The Price of Medium II Quality Rice in West Sumatra is the Highest in Indonesia (Thursday, October 26, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 14,676 per kg for medium-grade II rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces as of Thursday, October 26, 2023. Overall, this week's average price increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 14,582 per kg.

The daily price of medium-grade II rice in modern markets in West Sumatra was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 17,300 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-grade II rice in this province is higher, previously recorded at Rp 11,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in North Sulawesi, medium-grade II rice was sold at Rp 16,700 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of medium-grade II rice in Maluku was Rp 16,100 per kg, North Kalimantan Rp 15,750 per kg, and Banten Rp 15,500 per kg.

Meanwhile, 14 provinces had medium-grade II rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-grade II rice were West Nusa Tenggara, East Java, and Bangka Belitung Islands.