The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) released its monthly food price index on 2 October 2026. It stood at 136.0 points in September, 1.5% above August and 5.8% higher than a year earlier, while remaining 15.1% below its March 2022 peak.
Cereals (+5.1% on the month) and sugar (+6.1%) account for most of the increase. FAO points to logistical constraints in the Black Sea region, dry weather in parts of North America and heavy rains disrupting the harvest in Brazil’s Centre-South. Vegetable oils edged up, meat fell by 1.1% and dairy was almost unchanged.
Source: FAO — FAO Food Price Index
Key figures
| Indicator | Value | Reference period |
|---|---|---|
| FAO Food Price Index | 136.0 points | September 2026 |
| Month-on-month change | +1.5% | September vs August 2026 |
| Year-on-year change | +5.8% | September 2026 vs September 2025 |
| Gap to the March 2022 peak | -15.1% | September 2026 |
| Cereals: year-on-year change | +17.2% | September 2026 |
| Sugar: month-on-month change | +6.1% | September 2026 |
Outlook, limits and risks
Source
- FAO — FAO Food Price Index — published on 2 Oct 2026
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