Sugar Prices in West Papua Are the Highest in Indonesia (Tuesday, April 19, 2022)

The National Strategic Food Price Information Center recorded an average daily price of granulated sugar (per kg) in modern markets in several provinces reaching Rp 14,150 per kg, as of Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Overall, the average this week increased compared to last week's average of Rp 14,020 per kg.

The daily price of granulated sugar in modern markets in West Papua was the most expensive in Indonesia, with a selling price of Rp 17,100 per kg. Compared to a month ago, the price of granulated sugar in this province has not changed. The highest selling price ever recorded in this region was Rp 21,250 per kg.

Meanwhile, in Gorontalo's modern markets, 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 granulated sugar in Aceh was Rp 14,850 per kg, Central Java Rp 14,250 per kg, and West Sumatra Rp 14,150 per kg.

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