Berastagi, North Sumatra – Prices for agricultural commodities in Karo Regency remained relatively stable as of Monday evening, February 16, 2026, according to data collected from Pajak Roga market. However, significant price variations were observed across different produce items.
The most substantial price increase was recorded for terong antaboga (eggplant), selling for between 45,000 and 55,000 Indonesian Rupiah per bal (bundle). Daun prey (Chinese chives) also saw a considerable rise, priced between 32,000 and 35,000 Rupiah per kilogram. Jipang besar (large chayote) ranged from 30,000 to 40,000 Rupiah per rajut (unit).
Conversely, some vegetables experienced price decreases. Broccoli was available for 7,500 to 7,000 Rupiah per kilogram, down from earlier figures. Kentang Kuning (yellow potatoes) sold for 7,000 to 6,000 Rupiah per kilogram, and kentang merah (red potatoes) were priced between 8,000 and 9,000 Rupiah per kilogram. Sayur Putih (white leafy vegetable) saw a slight decrease to 2,500 to 2,000 Rupiah per kilogram.
Other key prices included: Ercis Berastagi (Berastagi leeks) at 15,000 Rupiah per kilogram; buncis (green beans) at 5,000 to 6,000 Rupiah per kilogram; cabai hijau (green chilies) at 16,000 to 19,000 Rupiah per kilogram; cabai merah (red chilies) at 32,000 to 34,500 Rupiah per kilogram; cabai rawit kasar (coarse bird’s eye chili) at 22,000 to 19,000 Rupiah per kilogram; cabai rawit kecil (small bird’s eye chili) at 25,000 to 22,000 Rupiah per kilogram; daun sop/seledri (celery) at 17,000 to 20,000 Rupiah per kilogram; jagung manis (sweet corn) at 5,000 to 6,000 Rupiah per kilogram; kol bulat/kubis (round cabbage) at 5,500 to 6,200 Rupiah per kilogram; kol bunga (cauliflower) at 7,000 to 8,000 Rupiah per kilogram; labu/jambe (pumpkin) at 3,500 to 4,000 Rupiah per kilogram; sayur pahit (bitter greens) at 4,000 to 3,000 Rupiah per kilogram; tomat (tomatoes) at 14,000 to 15,500 Rupiah per kilogram; wortel Karo (Karo carrots) at 3,000 to 4,000 Rupiah per kilogram; anak jipang (small chayote) at 3,000 to 4,000 Rupiah per rajut; selada (lettuce) at 3,000 to 2,000 Rupiah per kilogram; sayur botol (bottle gourd) at 2,500 to 3,500 Rupiah per kilogram; and terong belanda (eggplant) at 25,000 to 27,000 Rupiah per kilogram.
The data was reported by Banda Tarigan, a contributor for Karosatuklik.com, as part of a daily price monitoring initiative, excluding Sundays. Pajak Roga Berastagi serves as a key distribution center for vegetables throughout North Sumatra and beyond, making it a significant indicator of regional agricultural pricing.
Separately, the Tanah Karo Regency Police reported responding to a potential brawl on Jalan Letjen Jamin Ginting in Kabanjahe on February 16, 2026, utilizing the 110 emergency service. The incident was successfully prevented, according to police reports. Earlier reports from 2025 and early 2026 indicated that motorcycle theft was the most prevalent crime in Berastagi, Simpang Empat, and Tigapanah.
Tourist activity in Berastagi remained at normal levels on Monday, February 16, 2026, coinciding with the Lunar New Year celebrations. A ceremony marking the start of 2026 was documented at the Tugu Juang monument in Berastagi.