The Price of Medium II Quality Rice in West Sumatra is the Highest Nationally (Friday, September 29, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 14,470 per kg for medium-quality grade II rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, September 29, 2023. Overall, this week's average price increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 14,460 per kg.

The daily price of medium-quality grade II rice in modern markets in West Sumatra was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 16,800 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-quality grade II rice in this province is higher; previously it was recorded at Rp 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Southeast Sulawesi, medium-quality grade II rice was sold at Rp 16,800 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of medium-quality grade II rice in Maluku was Rp 16,300 per kg, Banten Rp 15,500 per kg, and North Kalimantan Rp 15,200 per kg.

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