Consumer Price Index and Inflation of Rembang Regency 2016

Inflation is the tendency of rising prices of goods and services in general, ongoing within a certain time. The price increase of one or two items alone can not be called inflation unless the increase was widespread and result in higher prices on other goods. Inflation is an indicator that describes the level of purchasing power (purchasing power parity) and the cost of living. Calculating inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) conducted a new CPM currently covers 82 cities, comprising 33 provincial capital cities and 49 districts / cities. In 2012, BPS organizes Cost of Living Survey (SBH) in 82 cities to get a diagram weigh and package the new commodity as the basis for calculating the CPI base year (2012 = 100), instead diagram weigh and package the commodity in 2007 which no longer conform to the changing pattern current consumption. In Central Java, SBH 2012 held in Cilacap, Surakarta, Semarang, Tegal, Purwokerto and Holy. By using the concept of sister city, Apex utilize the results of SBH 2012 Holy City to weigh and package diagrams commodities in the calculation of inflation. Inflation in Rembang for 2016 (January-December) of 1.75 percent or an increase in the CPI of 122.94 in December 2015 to 125.08 in December 2016. The level of inflation in Rembang classified as mild (creeping inflation) or can said low inflation moderate. This condition reflects that the Rupiah in the District is still worthwhile. The biggest contributor to inflation in Rembang for 2016 is a food that is equal to 0.93 percent. The trigger came from the increase in the price of garlic, onion, chili, and cooking oil in Rembang. The second largest contributor was the food, beverage, and tobacco products in the amount of 0.62 percent. The trigger came from price increases with a side dish of rice, sugar, and filter cigarettes. During 2016, the highest inflation occurred in July, reaching 0.77 percent. A high inflation rate this month as beretapatan with Idul Fitri 1437 H and the new school year school pupils. The inflation rate was lowest in October, reaching 0.02 percent. In February, April and August respectively deflation of 0.16 percent, 0.47 percent and 0.18 percent. If seen from month to month, the foodstuff has contributed most to the inflation / deflation monthly. Increase / decrease in the price of foodstuffs big influence on the surge in inflation / deflation of the month. is the second largest order of transport, communication and financial services are dominated by gasoline prices and public transport fares. Increase or decrease in gasoline prices and public transport fares significantly affect the spike in inflation / deflation monthly. The sequence is the third largest processed food, beverages, cigarettes and tobacco which is largely dominated by the filter cigarettes helped give rise / drop in the inflation / deflation monthly.