Local Sugar Prices in Gorontalo are the Highest in Indonesia (Thursday, April 14, 2022)

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 14,020 per kg as of Thursday, April 14, 2022. Overall, the average this week increased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 13,840 per kg.

The daily price of local granulated sugar in modern markets in Gorontalo was the most expensive in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 16,500 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of local granulated sugar in this province has not changed. The highest selling price ever recorded in this region was Rp 21,000 per kg.

Meanwhile, in modern markets in West Papua, the price of local granulated sugar was sold at Rp 15,400 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of local granulated sugar in Central Java was Rp 14,400 per kg, Central Sulawesi Rp 14,250 per kg, and West Sumatra Rp 14,000 per kg.

Meanwhile, there were 11 provinces with local granulated sugar sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for local granulated sugar were North Sumatra, East Java, and Bangka Belitung Islands.