The price of medium-quality grade II rice in West Sumatra is Rp 16,750 per kg (Tuesday, May 30, 2023).

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 14,020 per kg for medium-quality grade II rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Tuesday, May 30, 2023. Overall, this week's average is higher than last week's average of Rp 13,880 per kg.

The daily price of medium-quality grade II rice in modern markets in West Sumatra was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 16,750 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-quality grade II rice in this province is higher; previously it was recorded at Rp 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in West Papua's modern markets, medium-quality grade II rice was sold at Rp 14,850 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following this, the third highest prices for medium-quality grade II rice were found in Central Sulawesi at Rp 14,700 per kg, West Kalimantan at Rp 14,600 per kg, and North Maluku at Rp 14,500 per kg.

Meanwhile, seven provinces had medium-quality grade II rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-quality grade II rice were Bangka Belitung Islands, Jambi, and East Java.