The Price of Medium I Quality Rice in Southeast Sulawesi is the Highest in Indonesia (Tuesday, October 4, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 13,500 per kg for medium-grade I rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces as of Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Overall, the average this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 13,410 per kg.

The price of medium-grade I rice in modern markets in Southeast Sulawesi was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 17,000 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-grade I rice in this province has not changed. The highest price ever recorded in this region was Rp 20,100 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in West Sumatra, the price of medium-grade I rice was sold at Rp 16,950 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of medium-grade I rice in Banten was Rp 16,400 per kg, Yogyakarta Rp 15,650 per kg, and Gorontalo Rp 15,200 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 21 provinces with medium-grade I rice sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-grade I rice are East Java, Jambi, and West Sulawesi.