Rice Prices in Gorontalo Are the Highest in Indonesia (Wednesday, May 10, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of rice (per kg) in modern markets in several provinces at Rp 12,380 per kg, data as of Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 14,090 per kg.

The daily price of rice in Gorontalo's modern markets was the most expensive in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 16,750 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of rice in this province is higher. Previously, it was recorded at Rp 13,050 per kg.

Meanwhile, in East Kalimantan's modern markets, the price of rice was sold at Rp 14,500 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of rice in West Papua was Rp 14,450 per kg, North Kalimantan Rp 14,250 per kg, and North Sumatra Rp 14,000 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are seven provinces with rice sales prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest rice selling prices are North Sulawesi, North Maluku, and West Sumatra.