The Price of Low-Quality Grade I Rice is Highest in These 10 Provinces (Monday, June 13, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 12,090 per kg for low-quality grade I rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces, as of Monday, June 13, 2022. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 12,125 per kg.

The price of low-quality grade I rice in modern markets in West Papua was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 12,850 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of low-quality grade I rice in this province has not changed. The highest price ever recorded in this region was Rp 13,200 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Bangka Belitung Islands, low-quality grade I rice was sold at Rp 12,800 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

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

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