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Food Price Index Rises in September
Global food prices climb as weather and transport issues strain supply chains.
In brief
Global food prices climb as weather and transport issues strain supply chains. The FAO Food Price Index rose 5.8% from September 2025 to 136.0 points in September 2026 due to weather disruptions and transport bottlenecks. Originally reported by MercoPress.
Global Food Prices Rise
The FAO Food Price Index increased 5.8 percent from September 2025 to 136.0 points in September 2026.
Weather and Transport Disruptions
Transport bottlenecks in the Strait of Hormuz and Black Sea, plus dry weather in North America, raised food prices.
Wheat and Maize Prices Surge
World wheat prices rose 6.3 percent due to Black Sea logistics and dry weather ahead of sowing, while maize prices increased 5.6 percent.
Sugar Prices Jump
The FAO Sugar Price Index rose 6.1 percent from August due to lower Thai production and El Niño conditions in Brazil.
Here's the gist
The FAO Food Price Index rose 5.8% from September 2025 to 136.0 points in September 2026 due to weather disruptions and transport bottlenecks.
