The price of medium-quality rice in Maluku is Rp 18,000 per kg (Friday, March 15, 2024).

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 15,260 per kg for medium-grade II rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, March 15, 2024. Overall, the average price this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 15,230 per kg.

The daily price of medium-grade II rice in modern markets in Maluku was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 18,000 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-grade II rice in this province is higher; previously it was recorded at Rp 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in West Sumatra, medium-grade II rice was sold at Rp 17,800 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of medium-grade II rice in Southeast Sulawesi was Rp 17,600 per kg, North Kalimantan Rp 17,300 per kg, and Papua Rp 17,050 per kg.

Meanwhile, 17 provinces had medium-grade II rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-grade II rice were Yogyakarta Special Region, Riau Islands, and Bangka Belitung Islands.