Low-Quality Grade I Rice Price in Riau Islands is Rp 13,500 per Kg (Monday, September 26, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of IDR 12,120 per kg for low-quality grade I rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces as of Monday, September 26, 2022. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of IDR 12,140 per kg.

Low-quality grade I rice in modern markets in Riau Islands had the highest price nationwide at IDR 13,500 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of low-quality grade I rice in this province remained unchanged. The highest price ever recorded in this region was IDR 15,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Lampung, low-quality grade I rice was sold at IDR 13,400 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of low-quality grade I rice in Papua was IDR 13,350 per kg, Central Kalimantan IDR 13,150 per kg, and South Kalimantan IDR 13,050 per kg.

Meanwhile, there were 11 provinces with low-quality grade I rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for low-quality grade I rice were Jambi, West Sulawesi, and West Nusa Tenggara.