The Price of Low-Quality Grade II Rice in Southeast Sulawesi is the Highest in Indonesia (Monday, November 28, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of IDR 12,130 per kg for low-quality grade II rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces as of Monday, November 28, 2022. Overall, this week's average price decreased compared to the previous week's average of IDR 12,130 per kg.

The price of low-quality grade II rice in modern markets in Southeast Sulawesi was the highest in Indonesia at IDR 15,100 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of low-quality grade II rice in this province remained unchanged. The highest price ever recorded in this region was IDR 17,600 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in West Sumatra, low-quality grade II rice was sold at IDR 14,500 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of low-quality grade II rice in Central Kalimantan was IDR 13,500 per kg, South Kalimantan IDR 13,300 per kg, and South Sulawesi IDR 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, there were 14 provinces with low-quality grade II rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for low-quality grade II rice were DKI Jakarta, West Sulawesi, and West Nusa Tenggara.