Prices of Low-Quality Grade I Rice are Highest in These 10 Provinces (Friday, May 27, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 12,085 per kg for low-quality grade I rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, May 27, 2022. Overall, the average price this week increased compared to last week's average of Rp 12,080 per kg.

Low-quality grade I rice in West Papua's modern markets was the most expensive in Indonesia, selling at Rp 12,850 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of low-quality grade I rice in this province remained unchanged. The highest price ever recorded in this region was Rp 13,200 per kg.

Meanwhile, in the modern markets of Bangka Belitung Islands, low-quality grade I rice was sold at Rp 12,800 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of low-quality grade I rice was Rp 12,700 per kg in East Kalimantan, Rp 12,500 per kg in Aceh, and Rp 12,500 per kg in North Kalimantan.

Meanwhile, four 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 North Sulawesi, East Java, and Jambi.