The Price of Low-Quality Grade II Rice in Southeast Sulawesi is the Highest in Indonesia (Tuesday, April 18, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded the average daily price of low-quality grade II rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces at Rp 12,340 per kg, as of Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to last week's average of Rp 12,530 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 modern markets in Maluku, low-quality grade II rice was sold at Rp 15,050 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of low-quality grade II rice in North Sulawesi was Rp 14,300 per kg, South Sumatra Rp 14,250 per kg, and Aceh Rp 13,600 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 11 provinces with low-quality grade II rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for low-quality grade II rice are West Papua, West Nusa Tenggara, and Central Java.