The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) has reported that Indonesia’s annual inflation for April 2026 reached 2.42% year-on-year (yoy). This figure marks an increase from the 1.95% recorded in April 2025, indicating a notable shift in consumer prices over the past year. A significant driver of this annual increase, based on expenditure groups, was the food, beverages, and tobacco category, contributing 0.90% to the overall inflation with its own inflation rate standing at 3.06%.
Following closely, the personal care and other services group also played a substantial role, contributing 0.77% and experiencing a much higher inflation rate of 11.43%. As explained by Ateng Hartono, Deputy for Distribution and Services Statistics at BPS, in Jakarta on Monday, May 4, 2026, “The inflation within this particular group was predominantly fueled by the surging prices of jewelry gold.” This highlights the impact of specific luxury commodities on broader inflation trends.
Diving deeper into the components, Ateng Hartono noted that all categories exhibited annual inflation. The most pronounced inflation was observed in the volatile components, which surged by 3.37%, contributing 0.56% to the total inflation figure. Key commodity prices driving this volatility included broiler chicken meat, rice, and broiler chicken eggs, essential staples that significantly impact household budgets.
Meanwhile, the core inflation component also registered an increase of 2.44%, holding a substantial 1.56% share of the overall inflation. This rise in core inflation was primarily propelled by escalating prices of jewelry gold, cooking oil, prepared rice dishes, and academy/university tuition fees, reflecting broader cost-of-living increases beyond immediate food staples.
In contrast, the government-regulated prices component experienced a comparatively lower inflation rate of 1.53%, contributing 0.30% to the total. This increase was largely attributed to higher air transport fares, alongside the rising costs of machine-made clove cigarettes (SKM) and hand-made clove cigarettes (SKT), indicating government policy or excise duty impacts.
Geographically, the BPS data revealed that all provinces across Indonesia experienced annual inflation. The highest inflation rate was recorded in West Papua, reaching 5.00%, while Lampung reported the lowest inflation at 0.53%, showcasing significant regional disparities in price increases.
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Summary
Indonesia’s annual inflation rate for April 2026 reached 2.42% year-on-year, an increase from 1.95% recorded in April 2025, according to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS). Key drivers included the food, beverages, and tobacco category, which contributed 0.90%, and the personal care and other services group, contributing 0.77% primarily due to surging jewelry gold prices. Additionally, volatile components such as broiler chicken meat, rice, and eggs significantly impacted the overall inflation figure.
Core inflation registered 2.44%, driven by rising costs for jewelry gold, cooking oil, prepared rice dishes, and university tuition fees. Government-regulated prices experienced a 1.53% increase, attributed to higher air transport fares and clove cigarette prices. All Indonesian provinces saw annual inflation, with West Papua recording the highest at 5.00% and Lampung the lowest at 0.53%.