The Price of Medium II Quality Rice in Southeast Sulawesi is the Highest in Indonesia (Thursday, December 8, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 13,180 per kg for medium II quality rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces as of Thursday, December 8, 2022. Overall, the average this week increased compared to last week's average of Rp 13,120 per kg.

The price of medium II quality rice in modern markets in Southeast Sulawesi was the highest in Indonesia, at Rp 16,700 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium II quality rice in this province has not changed. The highest price ever recorded in this region was Rp 19,800 per kg.

Meanwhile, in Banten's modern markets, the price of medium II quality rice was sold at Rp 15,450 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of medium II quality rice in West Sumatra was Rp 15,150 per kg, East Nusa Tenggara Rp 15,050 per kg, and South Sulawesi Rp 14,200 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 19 provinces with medium II quality rice sales prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium II quality rice are North Sulawesi, Jambi, and West Sulawesi.