10 Provinces with the Highest Prices for Low-Quality Rice (Wednesday, May 24, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 12,850 per kg for low-quality grade II rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Overall, this week's average is higher than the previous week's average of Rp 12,730 per kg.

The daily price of low-quality grade II rice in modern markets in North Sulawesi was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 15,100 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of low-quality grade II rice in this province is higher, previously recorded at Rp 12,800 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Southeast Sulawesi, low-quality grade II rice was sold at Rp 15,100 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of low-quality grade II rice in Maluku was Rp 15,050 per kg, East Kalimantan Rp 14,400 per kg, and South Sumatra Rp 14,250 per kg.

Meanwhile, 13 provinces had low-quality grade II rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for low-quality grade II rice were DKI Jakarta, Banten, and West Nusa Tenggara.