Airfare and Fuel Prices Push Kaltim Inflation to 0.17 Percent in May
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- East Kalimantan posted a controlled inflation rate of 0.17 percent in May 2026, driven mainly by higher transport costs.
- Rising fuel and airfare prices pushed inflation upward, while falling food prices helped ease pressure.
- Regional authorities strengthened coordination and market interventions to maintain price stability ahead of Iduladha.
Jakarta- East Kalimantan’s inflation remained under control in May 2026, with the province recording a monthly rate of 0.17 percent, slightly higher than April’s 0.11 percent, according to Bank Indonesia (BI).
Head of BI’s East Kalimantan representative office, Jajang Hermawan, said annual inflation reached 3.04 percent year-on-year, while year-to-date inflation stood at 1.65 percent.
The uptick in inflation was largely driven by higher transportation costs, particularly airfares and fuel prices. Jajang noted that adjustments in non-subsidized fuel and aviation fuel prices contributed to the increase, raising operational costs across the transport sector. Prices of non-subsidized fuels such as Pertamax Turbo, Dex, and Dexlite rose by around 9 percent on average.
In addition to transportation, the food and beverage service sector also contributed to inflation, supported by strong consumer activity. However, deflation in volatile food components helped offset overall price pressures. Prices declined for several commodities, including chicken meat, kangkung, and mackerel, resulting in a monthly deflation of 1.09 percent in the category.
Regional Measures to Contain Inflation
To maintain price stability, the Regional Inflation Control Team (TPID) in East Kalimantan implemented its “4K” strategy, focusing on price affordability, supply availability, smooth distribution, and effective communication.
Throughout May, TPID carried out around 60 initiatives, including subsidized food programs and market operations in areas such as Samarinda, Berau, and Bontang.
Authorities also intensified monitoring of food stocks to ensure sufficient supply ahead of the Iduladha holiday period. Interregional coordination was strengthened to prevent supply disruptions and distribution bottlenecks that could trigger price spikes.
On the communication front, TPID held regular coordination meetings and a High-Level Meeting (HLM) in Samarinda. Public outreach efforts were also expanded to encourage prudent spending and help anchor inflation expectations among consumers.
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