Food costs in the area have remained steady, with the average cost per person per month staying at SSP 119,538. This stability is observed despite limited information from some regions. Average fuel prices have decreased, with a 3 to 4 percent drop in formal and informal markets.

This change is driven by lower prices in several locations. However, fuel prices in Abyei remain volatile. The South Sudanese Pound has stayed relatively stable, trading within a narrow range against the USD on parallel markets.

Further details on market trends are available from the WFP South Sudan Weekly Market Monitor.