The price of Medium II quality rice in West Sumatra is Rp 14,000 per kg (Friday, February 18, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of IDR 12,670 per kg for medium-grade II rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, February 18, 2022. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of IDR 12,680 per kg.

The price of medium-grade II rice in modern markets in West Sumatra was the highest in Indonesia at IDR 14,000 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-grade II rice in this province remained unchanged. The highest price ever recorded in this region was IDR 15,250 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in North Maluku, medium-grade II rice was sold at IDR 13,450 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of medium-grade II rice was IDR 13,400 per kg in Central Java, IDR 13,350 per kg in North Sumatra, and IDR 13,150 per kg in Aceh.

Meanwhile, five 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 Bali, East Java, and Jambi.