The Price of Medium II Quality Rice in West Sumatra is the Highest in Indonesia (Thursday, June 8, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded the average daily price of medium-quality II rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces at Rp 14,020 per kg, as of Thursday, June 8, 2023. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 14,020 per kg.

The daily price of medium-quality II rice in modern markets in West Sumatra was the highest in Indonesia, at Rp 16,750 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-quality II rice in this province is higher. Previously, it was recorded at Rp 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in West Papua's modern markets, medium-quality II rice was sold at Rp 14,700 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of medium-quality II rice in Central Sulawesi was Rp 14,700 per kg, North Maluku Rp 14,500 per kg, and North Kalimantan Rp 14,450 per kg.

Meanwhile, six provinces had medium-quality II rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-quality II rice were Bangka Belitung Islands, Jambi, and East Java.