The Price of Low-Quality Rice I in Maluku is Rp 15,100 per Kg (Friday, March 31, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 12,500 per kg for low-quality type I rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, March 31, 2023. Overall, this week's average is higher than the previous week's average of Rp 12,440 per kg.

The daily price of low-quality type I rice in modern markets in Maluku was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 15,100 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of low-quality type I rice in this province is higher; previously it was recorded at Rp 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Riau Islands, low-quality type I rice was sold at Rp 14,750 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of low-quality type I rice in North Sulawesi was Rp 14,300 per kg, West Papua Rp 13,400 per kg, and South Sumatra Rp 13,350 per kg.

Meanwhile, 12 provinces had low-quality type I rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for low-quality type I rice were West Sulawesi, Bali, and West Nusa Tenggara.