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

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

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

Meanwhile, in West Papua's modern markets, low-quality grade I rice was sold at IDR 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 was IDR 12,700 per kg in East Kalimantan, IDR 12,500 per kg in Aceh, and IDR 12,500 per kg in North Kalimantan.

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