Premium Sugar Prices in West Papua Are the Highest in Indonesia (Tuesday, March 15, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of premium granulated sugar (per kg) in modern markets across several provinces at Rp 14,110 per kg, as of Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to the previous week's average of Rp 14,140 per kg.

The daily price of premium granulated sugar in modern markets in West Papua was the most expensive in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 17,300 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of premium granulated sugar in this province did not change. The highest selling price ever recorded in this region was Rp 21,500 per kg.

Meanwhile, in Gorontalo's modern markets, premium granulated sugar was sold at Rp 16,500 per kg, making it the second most expensive in the country.

Then, in third place, the price of premium granulated sugar in Aceh was Rp 15,850 per kg, Central Sulawesi Rp 15,050 per kg, and West Sumatra Rp 14,350 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 10 provinces with premium granulated sugar sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for premium granulated sugar are Central Java, North Maluku, and Bangka Belitung Islands.