The Price of Medium I Quality Rice in Southeast Sulawesi is the Highest in Indonesia (Friday, September 16, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of IDR 13,400 per kg for medium I quality rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, September 16, 2022. Overall, this week's average is down compared to the previous week's average of IDR 13,400 per kg.

The price of medium I quality rice in modern markets in Southeast Sulawesi was the highest in Indonesia at IDR 17,000 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium I quality rice in this province has not changed. The highest price ever recorded in this region was IDR 20,100 per kg.

Meanwhile, in Banten's modern markets, medium I quality rice was sold at IDR 16,350 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of medium I quality rice was IDR 15,650 per kg in Yogyakarta, IDR 15,300 per kg in West Sumatra, and IDR 14,500 per kg in South Sulawesi.

Meanwhile, there are 21 provinces with medium I quality rice sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium I quality rice are East Java, Jambi, and West Sulawesi.