The Price of Medium II Quality Rice in West Sumatra is the Highest in Indonesia (Friday, January 28, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 12,710 per kg for medium-quality II rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, January 28, 2022. Overall, the average this week increased compared to last week's average of Rp 12,670 per kg.

The price of medium-quality II rice in modern markets in West Sumatra was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 14,000 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-quality II rice in this province is lower. Previously, it was recorded at Rp 15,000 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Central Java, medium-quality II rice was sold at Rp 13,900 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of medium-quality II rice in North Maluku was Rp 13,450 per kg, North Sumatra Rp 13,250 per kg, and Aceh Rp 13,150 per kg.

Meanwhile, five provinces had medium-quality II rice sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-quality II rice were East Java, Bali, and Jambi.