The Price of Medium II Quality Rice in West Sumatra is the Highest in Indonesia (Monday, October 21, 2024)
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The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp. 15,270 per kg for medium-grade II rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces as of Monday, October 21, 2024. Overall, the average price this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp. 15,260 per kg.
The daily price of medium-grade II rice in modern markets in West Sumatra was the highest in Indonesia at Rp. 18,050 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-grade II rice in this province remained unchanged. The highest price ever recorded in this region was Rp. 18,550 per kg.
Meanwhile, in Maluku's modern markets, medium-grade II rice was sold at Rp. 17,200 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.
Following in third, fourth, and fifth place were Papua at Rp. 16,950 per kg, North Kalimantan at Rp. 16,850 per kg, and West Papua at Rp. 16,600 per kg respectively.
Meanwhile, 14 provinces had medium-grade II rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-grade II rice were West Nusa Tenggara, Yogyakarta Special Region, and Riau Islands.
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