Food costs in the area have remained stable over the past week, with the national food basket averaging SSP 123,909. However, some states are experiencing higher costs, with Central Equatoria being the most expensive and Unity seeing an 11 percent increase in food costs over the last month. Fuel prices are also a concern, standing at over 60 percent above pre-crisis levels.

While prices rose only marginally on average, some locations in Northern Bahr el Ghazal saw notable increases. The value of the SSP has depreciated slightly, with a significant spread between formal and parallel exchange rates. For more detailed information on market trends and prices, readers can refer to the WFP South Sudan Weekly Market Monitor.