#Inflation

BI Raises Benchmark Rate to 5.50% Amid Rupiah and Inflation Concerns

BI has officially raised its benchmark interest rate to 5.50% to strengthen the rupiah, maintain inflation stability, and enhance investment appeal.

Jun 25, 2026

Government-Parliament Agree on Macroeconomic Assumptions for the 2026 Draft State Budget, Economy Targeted to Grow by 5.4%

Government and DPR agree on 2026 State Budget macro assumptions, targeting 5.4% economic growth with the budget as a stabilization anchor amid global uncertainty.

Aug 23, 2025

July 2025 Inflation at 0.30%, Driven by Rice Prices and School Fees

Indonesia’s inflation in July 2025 stood at 0.30% month-on-month, driven by rising rice prices and school expenses.

Aug 2, 2025

Deeper Deflation in May 2025, Food Prices as the Main Trigger.

Statistics Indonesia (BPS) recorded a deflation of 0.37% in May 2025, driven by falling food prices. However, annual inflation remained at 1.60%, and June is still projected to have deflation potential.

Jun 4, 2025

BPS Records Annual Inflation in October 2023 at 2.56%

Nov 1, 2023

Rice and Gasoline Prices Caused Inflation to Rise 0.19% in September

Statistics Indonesia (BPS) recorded Indonesia's inflation in September 2023, on a monthly basis amounted to 0.19%. While inflation on an annual basis reached 2.28%

Oct 3, 2023

The Threat of Reflation and Tax Challenges in 2023

Indonesia's economic and taxation challenges are getting tougher in 2023 under the threat of an economic recession and high inflation (Reflation).

Dec 9, 2022

IMF Criticizes Inflation Management Through Tax Cuts

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) considers the policy of cutting tax rates to respond to price hikes in various countries as risky. Because, instead of helping people's purchasing power, the policy could actually trigger higher inflation.

Oct 3, 2022

Russian Invasion, Inflation, and Dilemma of Booming Oil Prices 

Inflation is a current problem of the global community, which at the same time is still struggling to be free from the Corona catastrophe.

May 27, 2022

Inflation in March Recorded at 0.1%

The inflation rate is lower than the monthly inflation in the same period in 2019, which recorded at 0.11%.

Apr 2, 2020