West Sumatra's Medium I Rice Price is the Nation's Highest (Friday, October 27, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 15,010 per kg for medium-quality type I rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, October 27, 2023. Overall, this week's average is higher than the previous week's average of Rp 14,920 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 higher; previously it was recorded at Rp 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in East Kalimantan, medium-quality type 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-quality type I rice in Banten was Rp 16,800 per kg, Maluku Rp 16,800 per kg, and Gorontalo Rp 16,400 per kg.

Meanwhile, 16 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 West Sulawesi, Bali, and East Java.