The Price of Medium II Quality Rice in West Sumatra is the Highest Nationally (Tuesday, May 2, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded the average daily price of medium-quality II rice (per kg) in modern markets in several provinces at Rp 13,180 per kg, data as of Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 13,640 per kg.

The daily price of medium-quality II rice in modern markets in West Sumatra was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 16,750 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-quality II rice in this province is higher. Previously, it was recorded at Rp 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Maluku, medium-quality II rice was sold at Rp 15,200 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of medium-quality II rice in Banten was Rp 14,700 per kg, Central Sulawesi Rp 14,700 per kg, and North Maluku Rp 14,500 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 10 provinces with medium-quality II rice sales prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-quality II rice are East Java, Jambi, and Central Java.