The Price of Low-Quality Grade I Rice in Aceh is the Highest in Indonesia (Friday, February 18, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded the average daily price of low-quality grade I rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces at Rp 12,115 per kg, as of Friday, February 18, 2022. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 12,125 per kg.

The price of low-quality grade I rice in modern markets in Aceh was the highest in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 12,850 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of low-quality grade I rice in this province did not change. The highest selling price ever recorded in this region was Rp 13,750 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Bangka Belitung Islands Province, the price of low-quality grade I rice was sold at Rp 12,800 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of low-quality grade I rice in East Kalimantan was Rp 12,700 per kg, West Papua Rp 12,700 per kg, and North Kalimantan Rp 12,500 per kg.

Meanwhile, there were four provinces with sales of low-quality grade I rice below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for low-quality grade I rice were North Sulawesi, East Java, and Jambi.