The Price of Super I Quality Rice in Southeast Sulawesi is the Highest in Indonesia (Friday, May 19, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 15,510 per kg for premium quality rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, May 19, 2023. Overall, this week's average is higher than last week's average of Rp 15,280 per kg.

The daily price of premium quality rice in modern markets in Southeast Sulawesi was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 26,400 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of premium quality rice in this province is higher; previously it was recorded at Rp 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Riau Islands, premium quality rice was sold at Rp 20,300 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of premium quality rice in DKI Jakarta was Rp 19,250 per kg, Central Kalimantan Rp 18,150 per kg, and Banten Rp 18,100 per kg.

Meanwhile, 23 provinces had premium quality rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for premium quality rice were Lampung, South Sumatra, and West Sulawesi.