The price of medium-quality grade I rice in West Sumatra is Rp 17,200 (Tuesday, January 2, 2024).

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 15,140 per kg for medium-quality type I rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Overall, the average price this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 15,070 per kg.

The daily price of medium-quality type I rice in modern markets in West Sumatra was the highest in Indonesia, at Rp 17,200 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-quality type I rice in this province is higher; previously it was recorded at Rp 13,300 per kg.

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

Following in third place, the price of medium-quality type I rice was Rp 16,800 per kg in Maluku, Rp 16,800 per kg in West Papua, and Rp 16,600 per kg in Southeast Sulawesi.

Meanwhile, 16 provinces had medium-quality type I rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-quality type I rice were West Sulawesi, Riau Islands, and East Java.