Sumatera Barat's Low-Quality Grade II Rice Price is the Nation's Highest (Tuesday, April 5, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 12,160 per kg for low-quality grade II rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces as of Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Overall, the average this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 12,150 per kg.

The price of low-quality grade II rice in modern markets in West Sumatra was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 13,500 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of low-quality grade II rice in this province has not changed. The highest price ever recorded in this region was Rp 14,600 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in East Kalimantan, low-quality grade II rice was sold at Rp 13,300 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of low-quality grade II rice was Rp 12,800 per kg in Bangka Belitung Islands, Rp 12,800 per kg in North Sulawesi, and Rp 12,500 per kg in North Sumatra.

Meanwhile, five provinces had low-quality grade II rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest prices for low-quality grade II rice were Central Java, East Java, and Jambi.