Low-Quality Rice I Prices in Riau Islands are the Highest in Indonesia (Monday, December 12, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of IDR 12,180 per kg for low-quality grade I rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Monday, December 12, 2022. Overall, the average price this week increased compared to the previous week's average of IDR 12,100 per kg.

The price of low-quality grade I rice in modern markets in Riau Islands was the highest in Indonesia at IDR 13,500 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of low-quality grade I rice in this province remained unchanged. The highest price ever recorded in this region was IDR 15,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in Papua's modern markets, low-quality grade I rice was sold at IDR 13,400 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of low-quality grade I rice was IDR 13,150 per kg in Central Kalimantan, IDR 13,150 per kg in South Kalimantan, and IDR 13,000 per kg in West Papua.

Meanwhile, 11 provinces had low-quality grade I rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for low-quality grade I rice were Bengkulu, West Sulawesi, and West Nusa Tenggara.