West Papua's Price for Low-Grade I Rice is the Highest in Indonesia (Monday, September 9, 2024)
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The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 14,360 per kg for low-quality grade I rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Monday, September 9, 2024. Overall, the average price this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 14,290 per kg.
The daily price of low-quality grade I rice in modern markets in West Papua was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 16,750 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of low-quality grade I rice in this province is higher, previously recorded at Rp 14,150 per kg.
Meanwhile, in North Sulawesi's modern markets, low-quality grade I rice was sold at Rp 16,600 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.
Then, in third place, the price of low-quality grade I rice in South Sumatra was Rp 16,250 per kg, Maluku Rp 16,200 per kg, and Papua Rp 16,050 per kg.
Meanwhile, 13 provinces had low-quality grade I rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for low-quality grade I rice were South Kalimantan, West Sulawesi, and West Nusa Tenggara.
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