The Price of Low-Quality Grade II Rice in North Sulawesi is the Highest in Indonesia (Friday, May 26, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 12,995 per kg for low-quality grade II rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, May 26, 2023. Overall, this week's average price increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 12,470 per kg.

The daily price of low-quality grade II rice in modern markets in North Sulawesi was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 15,100 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of low-quality grade II rice in this province is higher, previously recorded at Rp 12,800 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in East Kalimantan, low-quality grade II rice was sold at Rp 14,400 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of low-quality grade II rice in Aceh was Rp 13,850 per kg, West Papua Rp 13,400 per kg, and North Sumatra Rp 13,150 per kg.

Meanwhile, five provinces had low-quality grade II rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for low-quality grade II rice were Central Java, East Java, and Jambi.