The Price of Medium-Grade Rice I in West Sumatra is the Highest in Indonesia (Tuesday, November 28, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 15,070 per kg for medium-quality type I rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Overall, the average price this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 15,050 per kg.

The daily price of medium-quality type I rice in modern markets in West Sumatra was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 17,200 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-quality type I rice in this province is lower; previously it was recorded at Rp 21,950 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in East Kalimantan, medium-quality type I rice was sold at Rp 16,850 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of medium-quality type I rice in Maluku was Rp 16,800 per kg, Banten Rp 16,800 per kg, and Southeast Sulawesi Rp 16,600 per kg.

Meanwhile, 17 provinces had medium-quality type I rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-quality type I rice were Riau Islands, East Java, and Bali.