The Price of Medium II Quality Rice in West Sumatra is the Highest Nationally (Thursday, February 17, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded the average daily price of medium-quality II rice (per kg) in modern markets in several provinces at Rp 12,670 per kg, data as of Thursday, February 17, 2022. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 12,680 per kg.

The price of medium-quality II rice in modern markets in West Sumatra was the most expensive in Indonesia at Rp 14,000 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-quality II rice in this province did not change. The highest selling price ever recorded in this region was Rp 15,250 per kg.

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

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

Meanwhile, there are five provinces with medium-quality II rice sales prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-quality II rice are Bali, East Java, and Jambi.