Local Sugar Prices in Gorontalo are the Highest in Indonesia (Tuesday, October 31, 2023)

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 14,990 per kg, as of Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Overall, the average this week increased compared to last week's average of Rp 14,890 per kg.

The daily price of local granulated sugar in modern markets in Gorontalo was the highest in Indonesia at Rp 17,500 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 modern markets in West Papua, the price of local granulated sugar was sold at Rp 16,750 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 16,500 per kg, Riau Rp 16,500 per kg, and Papua Rp 15,750 per kg.

Meanwhile, there are 15 provinces with local granulated sugar sales below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest selling prices for local granulated sugar are DKI Jakarta, Lampung, and Bangka Belitung Islands.