West Papua's Lowest Grade I Rice Price is the Nation's Highest (Tuesday, October 3, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 13,425 per kg for low-quality type I rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Overall, this week's average is higher than the previous week's average of Rp 13,370 per kg.

The daily price of low-quality type I rice in modern markets in West Papua was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 14,850 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of low-quality type I rice in this province is higher, previously recorded at Rp 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Riau Islands, low-quality type I rice was sold at Rp 14,750 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of low-quality type I rice in East Kalimantan was Rp 14,650 per kg, Aceh Rp 14,500 per kg, and Riau Rp 14,400 per kg.

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