The Price of Medium II Quality Rice in West Sumatra is the Highest Nationally (Friday, June 14, 2024)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 15,280 per kg for medium-grade II rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, June 14, 2024. Overall, the average this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 15,210 per kg.

The daily price of medium-grade II rice in modern markets in West Sumatra was the highest in Indonesia, at Rp 17,800 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-grade II rice in this province is higher; previously it was recorded at Rp 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Maluku, the price of medium-grade II rice was sold at Rp 17,800 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of medium-grade II rice in Southeast Sulawesi was Rp 17,600 per kg, West Papua Rp 17,100 per kg, and Papua Rp 16,650 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 16 provinces with medium-grade II rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-grade II rice are West Nusa Tenggara, Yogyakarta Special Region, and Riau Islands.