Local Sugar Prices in Gorontalo are the Highest in Indonesia (Tuesday, October 10, 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 14,910 per kg, as of Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Overall, the average this week increased compared to last week's average of Rp 14,860 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 Central Kalimantan, the price of local granulated sugar was sold at Rp 16,600 per kg, making it the second highest in the country.

Following in third place, the price of local granulated sugar in Riau was Rp 16,500 per kg, West Papua Rp 15,900 per kg, and Papua Rp 15,750 per kg.

Meanwhile, 17 provinces had local granulated sugar prices below the national average. The three provinces with the lowest local granulated sugar prices were East Java, Lampung, and Bangka Belitung Islands.