Local Sugar Prices in Gorontalo are the Highest in Indonesia (Monday, May 20, 2024)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of local granulated sugar (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces reaching Rp 17,570 per kg as of Monday, May 20, 2024. Overall, the average this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 17,410 per kg.

The daily price of local granulated sugar in modern markets in Gorontalo was the highest in Indonesia, at Rp 21,500 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of local granulated sugar in this province is higher; previously recorded at Rp 12,000 per kg.

Meanwhile, in West Papua's modern markets, the price of local granulated sugar was sold at Rp 20,400 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of local granulated sugar in Maluku was Rp 19,000 per kg, Aceh Rp 18,700 per kg, and Papua Rp 18,500 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 20 provinces with local granulated sugar sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for local granulated sugar are South Sumatra, DKI Jakarta, and Bangka Belitung Islands.