02 Oct 2026 | News & Feature

CPI: Swayed by the thunderstorm

  • Inflation rose to 3.28% YoY (0.3% MoM) in Sep-26 from 3.19% YoY (0.21% MoM), fueled by higher food prices due to El-Nino related disruptions.
  • Rupiah depreciation and higher inflation for Indonesia's trade partners are expected to pass-through to consumer prices over the next few months
  • Further pro-stability monetary policy moves hinges upon the success of BI's alternate approach to stabilize Rupiah.