The Price of Medium-Quality Rice in These 10 Provinces is the Highest (Friday, March 24, 2023)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of Rp 13,440 per kg for medium-quality grade II rice in modern markets across several provinces as of Friday, March 24, 2023. Overall, this week's average price increased compared to last week's average of Rp 13,280 per kg.

The daily price of medium-quality grade II rice in modern markets in Southeast Sulawesi was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 16,700 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of medium-quality grade II rice in this province is higher, previously recorded at Rp 13,300 per kg.

Meanwhile, in West Sumatra's modern markets, medium-quality grade II rice was sold at Rp 15,950 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Following in third place, the price of medium-quality grade II rice was Rp 15,050 per kg in East Nusa Tenggara, Rp 14,700 per kg in Banten, and Rp 14,500 per kg in North Maluku.

Meanwhile, 18 provinces had medium-quality grade II rice prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for medium-quality grade II rice were West Sulawesi, East Java, and Jambi.