10 Provinces with the Highest Prices for Medium-Grade I Rice (Tuesday, May 9, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 14,200 per kg for medium-quality type I rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Overall, this week's average is higher than last week's average of Rp 14,080 per kg.

The daily price of medium-quality type I rice in modern markets in Southeast Sulawesi was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 17,900 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-quality type I rice in this province is higher; previously it was recorded at Rp 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in West Sumatra's modern markets, medium-quality type I rice was sold at Rp 17,600 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of medium-quality type I rice in Banten was Rp 15,850 per kg, Maluku Rp 15,450 per kg, and Gorontalo Rp 15,200 per kg.

Meanwhile, 20 provinces had medium-quality type I rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-quality type I rice were East Java, West Sulawesi, and Jambi.