Gorontalo's Medium-Grade Rice Price is Nation's Highest (Friday, March 1, 2024)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 15,830 per kg for medium-quality type I rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, March 1, 2024. Overall, the average price this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 15,480 per kg.

The daily price of medium-quality type I rice in Gorontalo's modern markets was the highest in Indonesia, at Rp 18,600 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-quality type I rice in this province is higher; previously it was recorded at Rp 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in Maluku's modern markets, medium-quality type I rice was sold at Rp 18,400 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of medium-quality type I rice was Rp 17,600 per kg in West Sumatra, Rp 17,600 per kg in Southeast Sulawesi, and Rp 17,550 per kg in Papua.

Meanwhile, 17 provinces had medium-quality type I rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-quality type I rice were North Sumatra, West Nusa Tenggara, and Riau Islands.