The Price of Medium I Quality Rice in West Sumatra is the Highest in Indonesia (Friday, December 9, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 13,600 per kg for medium I quality rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, December 9, 2022. Overall, the average this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 13,580 per kg.

The price of medium I quality rice in modern markets in West Sumatra was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 17,750 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium I quality rice in this province has not changed. The highest price ever recorded in this region is Rp 17,750 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Southeast Sulawesi, medium I quality rice was sold at Rp 17,200 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of medium I quality rice in Banten was Rp 16,550 per kg, in Yogyakarta Rp 15,650 per kg, and in Gorontalo Rp 15,200 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 22 provinces with medium I quality rice sales prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium I quality rice are East Java, Jambi, and West Sulawesi.