June inflation ticks up as food prices climb

Inflationary pressures: A vendor prepares his merchandise at a roadside stall in Jakarta. The govenrment’s aim is to support consumer spending and boost GDP growth to 5% following a disappointing 1Q25. — AFP

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s inflation edged up in June as food prices rose amid Aidiladha festivities and the start of school holidays, both of which boosted household consumption.

Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported yesterday that the consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.19% month-on-month in June, following a 0.37% monthly deflation in May.