Low-Quality Rice I Prices in Riau Islands are the Highest Nationally (Tuesday, October 4, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 12,125 per kg for low-quality grade I rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces as of Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Overall, the average price this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 12,120 per kg.

The price of low-quality grade I rice in modern markets in Riau Islands was the highest in Indonesia, at Rp 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 Rp 15,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Lampung, low-quality grade I rice was sold at Rp 13,400 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of low-quality grade I rice in Papua was Rp 13,350 per kg, Central Kalimantan Rp 13,150 per kg, and South Kalimantan Rp 13,050 per kg.

Meanwhile, 11 provinces had low-quality grade I rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for low-quality grade I rice were Jambi, West Sulawesi, and West Nusa Tenggara.