Influenced by Dollar, Beef Prices in Batam Rise Ahead of Ramadhan

"After the dollar price rose, the price of beef also followed. But indeed the increase did not soar. But the number of buyers is decreasing due to the current outbreak," he said.

A similar thing was said by one of the beef traders in Tiban Center Market, that the current increase in beef prices is still in very reasonable condition.

"Yes, it only rose a few thousand compared to last month. But the thing that is causing the decrease in the number of purchases of meat today is not because of the increase. But in an economic situation that is currently under development due to Corona virus outbreak," he said.

In the current pandemic situation, people tend to be reluctant to buy beef even though the holy month of Ramadhan is approaching.

People choose to downsize when the economic situation is sluggish. And choose another alternative.

This was conveyed by a visitor from Sungai Jodoh Batam market, Tri.

He must be smart to manage shopping at home.

"The problem is that income is declining now. The important thing is that there is already a vegetable menu, it's enough for me," he said. (TribunBatam.id/Rebekha Ashari Diana Putri)

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