Low-Quality Grade I Rice Prices in Riau Islands are the Highest Nationally (Monday, September 19, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of IDR 12,140 per kg for low-quality grade I rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Monday, September 19, 2022. Overall, the average price this week increased compared to the previous week's average of IDR 12,130 per kg.

Low-quality grade I rice in modern markets in Riau Islands had the highest price nationwide at IDR 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 IDR 15,300 per kg.

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

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

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.