Prices of Low-Quality Rice in These 10 Provinces Are the Highest (Friday, April 14, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 12,500 per kg for low-quality grade II rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, April 14, 2023. Overall, this week's average is higher than the previous week's average of Rp 12,330 per kg.

The daily price of low-quality grade II rice in modern markets in Southeast Sulawesi was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 15,100 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of low-quality grade II rice in this province is higher; previously it was recorded at Rp 12,800 per kg.

Meanwhile, in Maluku's modern markets, low-quality grade II rice was sold at Rp 15,050 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following this, the third highest prices for low-quality grade II rice were found in North Sulawesi at Rp 14,300 per kg, South Sumatra at Rp 14,250 per kg, and Aceh at Rp 13,600 per kg.

Meanwhile, 12 provinces recorded sales of low-quality grade II rice below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for low-quality grade II rice were Banten, West Papua, and West Nusa Tenggara.