Low-Quality Rice I Prices in Riau Islands are the Highest in Indonesia (Tuesday, November 1, 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 in modern markets across several provinces as of Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Overall, the average price this week increased compared to the previous week's average of IDR 12,120 per kg.

The price of low-quality grade I rice in modern markets in Riau Islands was the highest in Indonesia 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 Papua's modern markets, 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 was IDR 13,150 per kg in Central Kalimantan, IDR 13,150 per kg in South Kalimantan, and IDR 13,000 per kg in Lampung.

Meanwhile, 12 provinces had low-quality grade I rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest prices for low-quality grade I rice were Jambi, West Sulawesi, and West Nusa Tenggara.