Local Sugar Prices in Gorontalo Are the Highest in Indonesia (Friday, May 20, 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 at Rp 14,130 per kg, as of Friday, May 20, 2022. Overall, the average this week decreased compared to last week's average of Rp 14,210 per kg.

The daily price of local granulated sugar in Gorontalo's modern markets was the highest 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 West Papua's modern markets, 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 East Kalimantan was Rp 14,650 per kg, Central Sulawesi Rp 14,250 per kg, and Central Java Rp 14,100 per kg.

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