The Price of Medium-Grade Rice I in Gorontalo is the Highest in Indonesia (Friday, May 17, 2024)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of IDR 16,000 per kg for medium-grade I rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, May 17, 2024. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of IDR 16,060 per kg.

The daily price of medium-grade I rice in Gorontalo's modern markets was the highest in Indonesia, at IDR 22,000 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-grade I rice in this province is higher. Previously, it was recorded at IDR 11,700 per kg.

Meanwhile, in Maluku's modern markets, medium-grade I rice was sold at IDR 18,200 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of medium-grade I rice in West Sumatra was IDR 18,150 per kg, Southeast Sulawesi IDR 17,600 per kg, and Banten IDR 17,550 per kg.

Meanwhile, 15 provinces had medium-grade I rice sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-grade I rice were West Nusa Tenggara, North Sumatra, and Riau Islands.