10 Provinces with the Highest Prices for Medium II Quality Rice (Tuesday, March 5, 2024)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 15,270 per kg for medium-grade II rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Overall, the average price this week increased compared to last week's average of Rp 15,110 per kg.

The daily price of medium-grade II rice in modern markets in Maluku was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 17,600 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-grade II rice in this province is higher; previously recorded at Rp 15,900 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Southeast Sulawesi, medium-grade II 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-grade II rice was Rp 17,250 per kg in North Kalimantan, Rp 17,050 per kg in West Sumatra, and Rp 16,900 per kg in East Nusa Tenggara.

Meanwhile, 17 provinces had medium-grade II rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-grade II rice were Yogyakarta Special Region, Riau Islands, and Bangka Belitung Islands.