Rice Prices in West Sumatra Are the Highest in Indonesia (Friday, February 4, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of rice (per kg) in modern markets in several provinces at Rp 13,075 per kg, data as of Friday, February 4, 2022. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 13,075 per kg.

The daily price of rice in modern markets in West Sumatra was the most expensive in Indonesia at Rp 15,550 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of rice in this province has not changed. The highest selling price ever recorded in this region was Rp 16,750 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Central Java, the price of rice was sold at Rp 14,100 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of rice in Gorontalo was Rp 13,900 per kg, North Maluku Rp 13,700 per kg, and North Kalimantan Rp 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are seven provinces with rice sales prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest rice selling prices are Bali, Jambi, and East Java.