Medium-Grade Rice Prices Highest in These 10 Provinces (Wednesday, May 25, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of IDR 12,710 per kg for medium II quality rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces as of Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of IDR 12,710 per kg.

The price of medium II quality rice in modern markets in West Sumatra was the highest in Indonesia at IDR 14,000 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium II quality rice in this province has not changed. The highest price ever recorded in this region was IDR 15,250 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in North Maluku, medium II quality rice was sold at IDR 13,700 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of medium II quality rice in Central Java was IDR 13,300 per kg, North Sumatra IDR 13,200 per kg, and West Papua IDR 13,200 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are four provinces with medium II quality rice sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium II quality rice are Bali, East Java, and Jambi.