West Sumatra's Price for Low-Quality Grade II Rice is the Highest Nationally (Friday, March 25, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 12,150 per kg for low-quality grade II rice (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, March 25, 2022. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to last week's average of Rp 12,160 per kg.

The price of low-quality grade II rice in modern markets in West Sumatra was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 13,500 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of low-quality grade II rice in this province did not change. The highest price ever recorded in this region was Rp 14,600 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in East Kalimantan, low-quality grade II rice was sold at Rp 13,300 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of low-quality grade II rice was Rp 12,800 per kg in Bangka Belitung Islands, Rp 12,800 per kg in North Sulawesi, and Rp 12,500 per kg in North Sumatra.

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