Indonesia sees surging rice prices

By Xinhua News Agency

Mar 29, 2024 12:05 am

JAKARTA: Indonesia is the world's third-largest rice producer and rice is essential in the country's dining tables. However, Indonesian people have been struggling with soaring rice prices in the last few months.

As of Wednesday, local media reported that rice prices in some regions across the country are still skyrocketing, ranging from 12,000 to 17,000 rupiah ($0.76 to $1.07) per kilogram (kg), the highest in its history. The average normal price should be around 9,000 rupiah ($0.57).

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