DENPASAR – Inflation in Bali remained under control in October 2025, staying within the national target range of 2.5% ±1%, reflecting well-managed price stability amid seasonal and supply-side challenges.
According to the Statistics Indonesia (BPS) Bali Office, the province recorded a monthly inflation rate of 0.16% (mtm) in October, following a slight deflation of -0.01% (mtm) in September 2025. On an annual basis, inflation rose modestly to 2.61% (yoy), which remains lower than the national inflation rate of 2.86% (yoy).
Spatially, three regions in Bali experienced monthly inflation in October.
Tabanan posted the highest rate at 0.34% (mtm) or 2.26% (yoy), followed by Badung with 0.31% (mtm) or 1.65% (yoy), and Buleleng (Singaraja) with 0.28% (mtm) or 2.47% (yoy).
Meanwhile, Denpasar City recorded a slight deflation of -0.02% (mtm), though its annual inflation stood at 3.29% (yoy).
The main contributors to monthly inflation were the food, beverages, and tobacco group, as limited supply persisted during the ongoing wet–dry transition season.
Key commodities driving price increases included red chili, mustard greens, broiler chicken meat, gold jewelry, and oranges, while inflationary pressures were contained by lower prices of rice, tomatoes, canang sari (Balinese offerings), household fuel, and sweet corn.
Bank Indonesia Bali highlighted several potential risks that may exert upward pressure on prices in the coming months, such as higher demand for goods and services ahead of the Galungan and Kuningan religious holidays, which coincide with Bali’s international tourist peak season.
In addition, rising global gold prices and adjustments in non-subsidized fuel prices in November 2025 could also affect inflation dynamics.
Furthermore, uncertain weather conditions due to the seasonal transition may heighten the risk of crop pests and plant diseases, potentially disrupting food and horticultural production.
In anticipation of these challenges, Bank Indonesia Bali Province, together with local governments across Bali, continues to strengthen collaboration and innovation under the 4K strategy — Affordability of Prices, Availability of Supply, Smooth Distribution, and Effective Communication.
The Regional Inflation Control Teams (TPID) at both provincial and district levels are also expanding the implementation of the National Movement for Food Inflation Control (GNPIP), focusing on reinforcing regulations, ensuring supply stability, and improving distribution efficiency.
Concrete actions include:
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Conducting market operations and accelerating SPHP (Stabilization of Food Supply and Prices) distribution.
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Strengthening inter-regional cooperation within and beyond Bali.
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Enhancing supply chain efficiency by engaging village-owned enterprises (BUMDes), regional food companies (Perumda), and cooperatives.
Collaboration also extends across the agricultural value chain, connecting farmers, rice mills, local food enterprises, and the horeca sector (hotels, restaurants, cafés) — supported by policies promoting the use of locally sourced agricultural products.
Head of Bank Indonesia Bali Representative Office, Erwin Soeriadimadja, emphasized that strong synergy among stakeholders is crucial to maintaining stable inflation and sustainable economic growth in Bali.
“With continued coordination between Bank Indonesia, local governments, and the community, we are confident that Bali’s inflation in 2025 will remain within the national target range of 2.5% ±1%,” said Erwin.
These strategic measures are expected to strengthen food resilience, sustain purchasing power, and support inclusive and sustainable economic growth across the island.***
