The price of medium-quality grade II rice in West Sumatra is Rp 16,950 per kg (Tuesday, February 20, 2024).

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 14,980 per kg for medium-grade II rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Overall, the average price this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 14,910 per kg.

The daily price of medium-grade II rice in modern markets in West Sumatra was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 16,950 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-grade II rice in this province is higher, previously recorded at Rp 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in Papua's modern markets, medium-grade II rice was sold at Rp 16,950 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third, fourth, and fifth place, the price of medium-grade II rice was Rp 16,900 per kg in East Nusa Tenggara, Rp 16,650 per kg in Maluku, and Rp 16,600 per kg in Southeast Sulawesi.

Meanwhile, 17 provinces had medium-grade II rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-grade II rice were Yogyakarta Special Region, Riau Islands, and Bangka Belitung Islands.