Keywords: Food Prices


Morocco Onion Prices Could Double as Exports Put Pressure on Domestic Supply

Onion prices are climbing across Morocco, raising concerns about the cost of essential food products and the availability of domestic supplies in the coming weeks. The latest increase has pushed retail prices to 10 Moroccan dirhams per kilogram in several markets, prompting consumers to call for stronger......

Morocco Plans MAD 19.4 Billion in Subsidies for 2027 as Pressure on Household Budgets Persists

Morocco plans to allocate MAD 19.4 billion to its compensation system in 2027, maintaining government support for essential commodities as international energy markets continue to pose risks to public finances. The proposed allocation, included in the draft Finance Bill for 2027, is intended to help......

Italy’s inflation reaches a three-year high as energy prices surge

Italy’s annual inflation rate rose to 4.2% in September 2026, up from 3.3% in August, reaching its highest level in three years as energy costs continued to climb, according to the Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT). The latest figures highlight renewed pressure on household budgets......

Casablanca Chicken Prices Reach 24 Dirhams per Kilogram as Consumers Voice Concerns

CASABLANCA, Morocco — Rising chicken prices are putting additional pressure on household budgets in Casablanca, where the cost of poultry reached 23 dirhams per kilogram on Saturday and climbed to 24 dirhams at some retail outlets, prompting consumers to call for closer market monitoring. The......

Morocco Expects Olive Oil Prices to Fall as Production Forecasts Rise by Up to 80%

RABAT, Morocco — Moroccan consumers could see some relief in olive oil prices this season as expectations of a stronger harvest raise hopes of improved domestic supplies. Industry professionals anticipate a decline compared with the previous campaign, with the price of a litre potentially ranging......

Hunger in South Africa reaches its highest level since 2010

Hunger in South Africa reached its highest reported level since 2010 in 2025, highlighting the continued pressure on household budgets despite a slowdown in food price inflation. According to the 2026 South African Food Security Index, 12% of households reported experiencing hunger last year, compared......

Vegetable Prices Surge in Morocco as Rising Food Costs Strain Household Budgets

The rising cost of vegetables is putting additional pressure on Moroccan households, with several everyday products becoming increasingly expensive in local markets. Green beans and peas have climbed above MAD 20 per kilogram, while the cost of a routine shopping basket has reportedly exceeded MAD 200. The......

Tomato Prices Surge in Casablanca Markets, Raising Concerns Over Consumers’ Purchasing Power

A sharp increase in tomato prices across markets in Casablanca over the weekend has triggered dissatisfaction among consumers, adding to concerns over the cost of everyday food products and the pressure on household budgets. The price of tomatoes reached between 8 and 9 Moroccan dirhams per kilogram......

IMF warns prolonged pressure on household purchasing power as basic costs remain elevated

The International Monetary Fund has warned that households around the world could face prolonged pressure on their purchasing power as the prices of essential goods remain elevated compared with other products. In a recent publication accompanying a new report, the IMF said a series of global shocks,......