The Price of Low-Quality Rice Type I in North Sulawesi is the Highest in Indonesia (Tuesday, November 28, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 13,590 per kg for low-quality type I rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Overall, the average price this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 13,590 per kg.

The daily price of low-quality type I rice in modern markets in North Sulawesi was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 15,700 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of low-quality type I rice in this province is higher, previously recorded at Rp 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in West Papua, the price of low-quality type I rice was sold at Rp 15,200 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of low-quality type I rice in Maluku was Rp 15,100 per kg, East Kalimantan Rp 15,000 per kg, and Aceh Rp 14,650 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 14 provinces with low-quality type I rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for low-quality type I rice are West Sulawesi, Jambi, and West Nusa Tenggara.