The Price of Medium II Quality Rice in Southeast Sulawesi is the Highest Nationally (Friday, October 14, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 13,070 per kg for medium II quality rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, October 14, 2022. Overall, the average price this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 13,010 per kg.

The price of medium II quality rice in modern markets in Southeast Sulawesi was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 16,600 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium II quality rice in this province has not changed. The highest price ever recorded in this region was Rp 19,800 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Banten, medium II quality rice was sold at Rp 15,250 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of medium II quality rice was Rp 15,050 per kg in East Nusa Tenggara, Rp 14,750 per kg in West Sumatra, and Rp 14,200 per kg in Maluku.

Meanwhile, there are 20 provinces with medium II quality rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium II quality rice are North Sulawesi, Jambi, and West Sulawesi.