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3kg LPG Prices Triple, Kendari Residents Rely on Market Operations

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Residents in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, are struggling with a sharp increase in the price of 3-kilogram LPG cylinders.
  • The scarcity of these cylinders has led to prices rising two to three times higher at the retail level.
  • This price hike contributes to the annual inflation rate, which reached 4.68 percent in June 2026, partly due to household fuel costs.

Residents in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, are facing significant financial strain due to a severe shortage of 3-kilogram LPG cylinders. The scarcity has driven retail prices up dramatically, with costs doubling or even tripling for consumers.

This situation has become a notable factor in the region's economic landscape. The Central Statistics Agency for Southeast Sulawesi reported that the annual inflation rate for June 2026 stood at 4.68 percent. A portion of this inflation, specifically 0.34 percent, is attributed to household fuel commodities, with the 3-kilogram LPG being a primary driver of this increase.

The government has responded by organizing market operations to ensure the availability of these essential cooking gas cylinders. Images from a market operation on Thursday, July 2, 2026, show officials distributing and residents exchanging the 3-kilogram LPG tanks. These operations aim to stabilize prices and alleviate the burden on households struggling to afford basic necessities.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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