The Price of Medium I Quality Rice is Highest in These 10 Provinces (Tuesday, March 8, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 13,020 per kg for medium-grade I rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces as of Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Overall, the average price this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 12,975 per kg.

The price of medium-grade I rice in modern markets in West Sumatra was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 15,100 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-grade I rice in this province remained unchanged. The highest price ever recorded in this region is Rp 15,100 per kg.

Meanwhile, in Central Java's modern markets, medium-grade I rice was sold at Rp 14,950 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of medium-grade I rice in Gorontalo was Rp 13,800 per kg, North Maluku Rp 13,500 per kg, and Aceh Rp 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, 10 provinces had medium-grade I rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-grade I rice were Bali, East Java, and Jambi.