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Global food prices rose in September 2026, nearing a four-year high
Forbes, citing the UN food agency, reports its price index rose 1.5% from August, led by grains and sugar.
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Forbes, citing the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, reports that its Food Price Index rose 1.5% to 136 in September 2026, its highest level since November 2022. Grain and sugar prices rose, while meat and dairy prices fell. The FAO’s chief economist linked broader commodity price pressures in part to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea, along with climate shocks.
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