The Price of Medium II Quality Rice in Southeast Sulawesi is the Highest in Indonesia (Wednesday, April 19, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 13,670 per kg for medium-quality grade II rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Overall, this week's average price increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 13,590 per kg.

The daily price of medium-quality grade II rice in modern markets in Southeast Sulawesi was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 16,900 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 11,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in West Sumatra's modern markets, medium-quality grade II rice was sold at Rp 16,750 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of medium-quality grade II rice in Maluku was Rp 15,200 per kg, East Nusa Tenggara Rp 15,050 per kg, and Banten Rp 14,700 per kg.

Meanwhile, 17 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 West Sulawesi, Jambi, and East Java.