The Price of Low-Quality Grade I Rice is Highest in These 10 Provinces (Tuesday, June 28, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of IDR 12,070 per kg for low-quality grade I rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces, as of Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Overall, the average price this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of IDR 12,085 per kg.

Low-quality grade I rice in modern markets in West Papua was the most expensive in Indonesia, with a selling price of IDR 12,850 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of low-quality grade I rice in this province has not changed. The highest selling price ever recorded in this region was IDR 13,200 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in Bangka Belitung Islands, low-quality grade I rice was sold at IDR 12,800 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of low-quality grade I rice in East Kalimantan was IDR 12,700 per kg, Aceh IDR 12,500 per kg, and North Kalimantan IDR 12,500 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are four provinces with low-quality grade I rice sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for low-quality grade I rice are North Sulawesi, East Java, and Jambi.