The Price of Medium I Quality Rice in West Sumatra is the Highest in Indonesia (Friday, October 21, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 13,570 per kg for Grade I medium-quality rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, October 21, 2022. Overall, the average price this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 13,510 per kg.

The price of Grade I medium-quality rice in modern markets in West Sumatra was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 17,750 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of Grade I medium-quality rice in this province remained unchanged. The highest price ever recorded in this region is Rp 17,750 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Southeast Sulawesi, Grade I medium-quality rice was sold at Rp 17,000 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of Grade I medium-quality rice was Rp 16,400 per kg in Banten, Rp 15,650 per kg in Yogyakarta, and Rp 15,200 per kg in Gorontalo.

Meanwhile, 21 provinces had Grade I medium-quality rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest Grade I medium-quality rice prices were East Java, Jambi, and West Sulawesi.