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In September 2020, three CPI cities in North Sumatra had inflation,
namely Sibolga at 0.29 percent, Pematangsiantar at 0.29 percent; and
Gunung Sitoli by 1.00 percent. Meanwhile, two other cities, namely Medan
deflation at 0.05 percent; and Padangsidimpuan with 0.12 percent
deflation. Thus, the combined 5 CPI cities in North Sumatra in September
2020 had a deflation of 0.01 percent.
• In September 2020,
Medan recorded a deflation of 0.05 percent or there was a decrease in
the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from 102.76 in August 2020 to 102.71 in
September 2020. Deflation occurred due to a decrease in prices
indicated, namely the food, beverage group , and tobacco by 0.03
percent; clothing and footwear group by 0.09 percent; transportation
group of 0.30 percent; and personal care and other services group of
0.55 percent. Expenditure groups that experienced an increase in index
were the equipment, equipment and household routine maintenance group by
0.10 percent; the health group by 0.19 percent; and the food and
beverage / restaurant supply group by 0.09 percent. The other four
groups that did not experience a change in index were the housing,
water, electricity, and household fuels group; information,
communication and financial services group; recreational, sports, and
cultural groups; and education groups.
• The main commodities
contributing to deflation during September 2020 in Medan include air
transport, bird's eye chilies, eggs, perfume, oranges, potatoes, and
men's jeans.
• Of the 24 CPI cities on the island of Sumatra,
13 cities recorded inflation. The highest inflation was in Gunung Sitoli
at 1.00 percent with the CPI at 104.96 and the lowest in Pekanbaru at
0.01 percent with the CPI at 103.44.
