# Sudan economic and humanitarian crisis

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sudan-economic-and-humanitarian-crisis
> Updated: 2026-09-20T03:15:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Sudan is experiencing a severe economic and humanitarian crisis characterized by shortages of essential goods and soaring prices. A critical fuel shortage has paralyzed transportation in Khartoum and other states, forcing residents to rely on a black market where prices have reached record levels, such as approximately 60,000 Sudanese pounds per gallon.

This instability has extended to food security, with skyrocketing costs for staple commodities and fresh produce eroding purchasing power. In Gedaref, social unrest has manifested through demonstrations and road blockages. To combat rising costs for corn and millet, authorities in East Darfur have banned grain hoarding, requiring traders to disclose stocks or face fines and imprisonment. The crisis is driven by the ongoing civil war, currency devaluation, disrupted trade, and poor rainfall.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Sudan faces food crisis as prices soar and authorities ban grain hoarding

Sudan faces rising social unrest and food insecurity as skyrocketing prices for staples drive protests in Gedaref and grain hoarding bans in East Darfur.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-faces-food-crisis-as-prices-soar-and-authorities-ban-grain-hoarding

### 2026-09-19: Sudan fuel crisis paralyzes transport and drives black market prices

A severe fuel shortage in Sudan has paralyzed transportation and driven up prices, forcing citizens to rely on an expensive parallel market amid ongoing economic and security instability.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fuel-and-gas-shortages-disrupt-transportation-in-yemen-and-sudan

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