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Global food prices reach highest levels since late 2022
Global food prices have reached their highest levels since late 2022. The FAO Food Price Index rose to 133.3 points in August, representing a 1.9% increase from July and a 2.5% increase compared to the previous year.
Several factors are driving this upward trend, including climate change and ongoing conflicts. Specifically, escalating attacks in the Black Sea region are raising concerns about food supply stability. FAO Chief Economist Maximo Torero noted that the August price increase suggests a 'risk premium' is returning to global food markets.
In Argentina, local inflation continues to impact costs; in Buenos Aires, the Total Basic Basket reached $1,651,798.05 in August.
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Black Sea · Brazil · El Niño · European Union · FAO · Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · India · Máximo Torero · Russia · Ukraine · United Nations · Vladimir Putin
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- [● 28 SOURCES] The August 2026 food price index is the highest since November 2022. baotintuc.vn · phunuvietnam.vn · www.haksozhaber.net · arabic.euronews.com · www.brasil247.com · +22 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] Corn prices rose by 2.5% in August. www.haksozhaber.net · arabic.euronews.com · doanhnghieptiepthi.vn · www.tokenpost.kr · www.topdigital.com.au · +16 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Global cereal production forecasts for 2026 were lowered by 3.4 million tons to 2.980 billion tons. baotintuc.vn · phunuvietnam.vn · www.brasil247.com · zap.aeiou.pt
- [● 29 SOURCES] The FAO Food Price Index reached an average of 133.3 points in August 2026. baotintuc.vn · phunuvietnam.vn · www.haksozhaber.net · arabic.euronews.com · www.brasil247.com · +23 more
- [DISPUTED] Vegetable oil prices increased by 1.1% in August. www.haksozhaber.net · www.tokenpost.kr · www.topdigital.com.au · baotintuc.vn · www.brasil247.com · +3 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] Wheat prices rose by 2.6% in August. www.haksozhaber.net · arabic.euronews.com · doanhnghieptiepthi.vn · www.tokenpost.kr · www.topdigital.com.au · +18 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] The August price increase indicates that risk premiums are returning to food markets. baotintuc.vn · phunuvietnam.vn · www.haksozhaber.net · www.brasil247.com · doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · +8 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] Cereal prices increased by 2.2% in August compared to July. www.haksozhaber.net · arabic.euronews.com · doanhnghieptiepthi.vn · www.tokenpost.kr · www.eeo.com.cn · +16 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Basic Food Basket in Bahía Blanca, Argentina, rose 2.5% in August to $758,559. www.delabahia.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The FAO reduced its 2026 global cereal production forecast to 2,980 million tons. www.que.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In Buenos Aires, the Total Basic Basket reached $1,651,798.05 in August. www.cronica.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Oxford Economics projects a 12% increase in food prices in 2026. ndmais.com.br