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The UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) food price index registered just a 2.9% increase in May 2026 over May 2025.

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Who
UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Monetary Fund (IMF), US Department of Agriculture, India
What
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) food price index registered just a 2.9% increase in May 2026 over May 2025.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:33:59 GMT · 3h 52m ago
Where
India, West Asia, Argentina, Russia, European Union, US, Brazil, Pakistan, New York, New Zealand, Mumbai ·
Why
Food prices haven’t soared as much as energy, metals and fertilisers from the West Asia conflict, unlike Russia-Ukraine in 2022.
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While global food prices have remained relatively stable due to bumper crops, India's consumer food price index inflation is edging up, with potential for broader food inflation if a 'super' El Niño develops or if fertilizer shortages from the West Asia conflict persist.

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  1. Economics3h 52m ago
    The UN Food and Agriculture Organization's food price index in May 2026 registered just a 2.9% increase over May 2025, but future food inflation is possible due to a "super" El Niño and fertilizer shortages from the West Asia conflict.
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    The UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) food price index registered just a 2.9% increase in May 2026 over May 2025.
  3. Economics3h 52m ago
    The FAO's food price index in May 2026 registered only a 2.9% increase over May 2025, contrasting with significant rises in energy and metal prices.
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