West Sumatra's Medium I Rice Price is the Nation's Highest (Monday, August 5, 2024)
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The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of IDR 15,770 per kg for medium-grade I rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces, as of Monday, August 5, 2024. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to last week's average of IDR 15,820 per kg.
The daily price of medium-grade I rice in modern markets in West Sumatra was the highest in Indonesia, at IDR 18,150 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-grade I rice in this province is higher. Previously, it was recorded at IDR 11,700 per kg.
Meanwhile, in modern markets in Maluku, medium-grade I rice was sold at IDR 18,000 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.
Then, in third place, the price of medium-grade I rice in West Papua was IDR 17,750 per kg, North Kalimantan IDR 17,500 per kg, and Banten IDR 17,450 per kg.
Meanwhile, there are 15 provinces with medium-grade I rice sales prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-grade I rice are North Sumatra, West Nusa Tenggara, and Riau Islands.
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