# Food Price Index Rises in September

> Global food prices climb as weather and transport issues strain supply chains.
- Title: Food Price Index Rises in September · MercoPress | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: MercoPress — https://en.mercopress.com/2026/10/08/fao-food-price-index-rises-in-september-amid-weather-concerns-and-transport-disruptions
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.