The Price of Medium-Quality Rice (Grade II) in West Sumatra is the Highest in Indonesia (Friday, May 3, 2024)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 15,290 per kg for medium-grade II rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, May 3, 2024. Overall, the average price this week increased compared to last week's average of Rp 15,190 per kg.

The daily price of medium-grade II rice in modern markets in West Sumatra was the highest in Indonesia, at Rp 18,050 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-grade II rice in this province is higher. Previously, it was recorded at Rp 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Maluku, medium-grade II rice was sold at Rp 18,000 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of medium-grade II rice in Southeast Sulawesi was Rp 17,600 per kg, Papua Rp 17,300 per kg, and North Kalimantan Rp 17,250 per kg.

Meanwhile, 15 provinces had medium-grade II rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-grade II rice were Yogyakarta Special Region, Riau Islands, and Bangka Belitung Islands.