UN Index Shows Global Food Costs at Highest Point in Nearly Four Years
The FAO's food-commodity price index climbed 1.9% in August, reaching its highest level since late 2022. Geopolitical conflicts and extreme weather, including drought in Europe, pushed up prices for grains, sugar, and dairy. The index averaged 133.3 points for the month.
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The August reading of the FAO's benchmark index reached 133.3 points, marking a 1.9% month-over-month increase. This represents the steepest level recorded since the final months of 2022, signaling
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