Bangka Belitung Islands' Low-Grade I Rice Price is the Highest in Indonesia (Tuesday, March 22, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 12,085 per kg for low-quality I rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces as of Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Overall, this week's average price decreased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 12,085 per kg.

Low-quality I rice in modern markets in Bangka Belitung Islands had the highest price nationwide at Rp 12,800 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of low-quality I rice in this province remained unchanged. The highest price ever recorded in this region was Rp 17,800 per kg.

Meanwhile, in West Papua's modern markets, low-quality I rice was sold at Rp 12,800 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of low-quality I rice was Rp 12,700 per kg in East Kalimantan, Rp 12,500 per kg in Aceh, and Rp 12,500 per kg in North Kalimantan.

Meanwhile, three provinces had low-quality I rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for low-quality I rice were North Sulawesi, East Java, and Jambi.