The price of low-quality grade II rice in West Sumatra is Rp 13,500 per kg (Thursday, April 14, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of IDR 12,140 per kg for low-quality grade II rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces as of Thursday, April 14, 2022. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of IDR 12,150 per kg.

The price of low-quality grade II rice in modern markets in West Sumatra was the most expensive in Indonesia, at IDR 13,500 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of low-quality grade II rice in this province remained unchanged. The highest price ever recorded in this region was IDR 14,600 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in East Kalimantan, the price of low-quality grade II rice was sold at IDR 13,300 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of low-quality grade II rice was IDR 12,800 per kg in Bangka Belitung Islands, IDR 12,800 per kg in North Sulawesi, and IDR 12,500 per kg in North Sumatra.

Meanwhile, five provinces had low-quality grade II rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for low-quality grade II rice were Central Java, East Java, and Jambi.