10 Provinces with the Highest Prices for Low-Quality Rice (Tuesday, May 21, 2024)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 14,290 per kg for low-quality grade I rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 14,290 per kg.

The daily price of low-quality grade I rice in West Papua's modern markets was the highest in Indonesia, at Rp 17,550 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of low-quality grade I rice in this province is higher; previously recorded at Rp 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in Papua's modern markets, low-quality grade I rice was sold at Rp 16,800 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of low-quality grade I rice was Rp 16,350 per kg in East Kalimantan, Rp 16,200 per kg in Maluku, and Rp 15,550 per kg in North Sulawesi.

Meanwhile, there are 12 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 are North Sumatra, South Kalimantan, and West Nusa Tenggara.