Food costs in the area have decreased slightly, with a 1 percent average drop from the previous week. Some regions, including Eastern Equatoria and Upper Nile, saw more significant declines of over 10 percent. Fuel prices, however, have risen in some areas, with Mabior, Abyei, and Pibor experiencing increases of over 15 percent.

In contrast, Rumbek saw a 15 percent decrease in fuel prices. The exchange rate for the South Sudanese Pound has remained relatively stable, with some fluctuations in specific locations, such as Renk, where the rate appreciated by 5 percent. Further details on market trends are available from the WFP South Sudan Weekly Market Monitor.