• In June 2020, three CPI cities in North Sumatra deflation, namely Pematangsiantar by 0.13 percent; Medan by 0.09 percent; Padimpiduan by 0.02 percent. The other two cities are inflation, namely Sibolga by 0.13 percent; and Gunung Sitoli by 0.22 percent. Thus, the combined 5 CPI cities in North Sumatra in June 2020 were deflation of 0.07 percent.
• In June 2020, Medan recorded 0.09 percent deflation or a decline in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from 103.03 in May 2020 to 102.94 in June 2020. Deflation occurred due to a decline in prices indicated, namely the food, beverage group , and tobacco by 0.14 percent; transportation group by 0.19 percent; and the personal care and other services group of 0.37 percent. While the household appliances, equipment and routine maintenance group experienced 0.05 percent inflation, while the other groups did not experience changes in the index.
• The main contributors to deflation during June 2020 in Medan include dencis fish, onion, garlic, air transportation, red chili, cooking oil and granulated sugar.
• Out of 24 CPI cities on Sumatra Island, 16 cities recorded inflation. The highest inflation in Tembilahan was 1.13 percent with CPI of 105.86 and the lowest in Bandar Lampung was 0.03 percent with CPI of 104.81.
