West Papua's Price for Low-Grade II Rice is the Highest in Indonesia (Monday, May 27, 2024)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded the average daily price of low-quality grade II rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces at Rp 13,826 per kg, as of Monday, May 27, 2024. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 13,912 per kg.

The daily price of low-quality grade II rice in modern markets in West Papua was the highest in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 17,400 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of low-quality grade II rice in this province is higher. Previously, it was recorded at Rp 12,800 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Maluku, low-quality grade II rice was sold at Rp 17,300 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of low-quality grade II rice in Aceh was Rp 15,600 per kg, East Nusa Tenggara Rp 15,600 per kg, and Bali Rp 15,400 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 14 provinces with low-quality grade II rice sales prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for low-quality grade II rice are Riau Islands, Jambi, and West Nusa Tenggara.