The Price of Medium-Grade I Rice in West Sumatra is the Highest in Indonesia (Wednesday, May 18, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of IDR 13,020 per kg for medium-grade I rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces as of Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of IDR 13,030 per kg.

The price of medium-grade I rice in modern markets in West Sumatra was the highest in Indonesia at IDR 15,100 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-grade I rice in this province remained unchanged. The highest price ever recorded in this region is IDR 15,100 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Central Java, the price of medium-grade I rice was sold at IDR 14,250 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of medium-grade I rice in Gorontalo was IDR 14,000 per kg, West Kalimantan IDR 13,500 per kg, and West Papua IDR 13,350 per kg.

Meanwhile, eight provinces had medium-grade I rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest prices for medium-grade I rice were East Java, Jambi, and Bali.