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WFP Libya Market Price Monitoring, May 2026
By World Food Programme at ReliefWeb
· June 22, 2026
· 2 min read
. Key Highlights: National MEB declines after April spike: The national Full Minimum Expenditure Basket fell by -5.6 percent in May to LYD 1,180.44, partially reversing April’s sharp increase. The decline was driven mainly by lower food prices, with the national Food MEB decreasing by -6.8 percent t
Key takeaway The decline was driven mainly by lower food prices, with the national Food MEB decreasing by -6.
Why this matters
The decline in Libya's national Full Minimum Expenditure Basket in May is a welcome correction after the sharp increase in April, but macroeconomic pressures persist. The improvement in foreign currency availability and liquidity injections by the Central Bank of Libya have helped narrow the gap between official and parallel exchange rates, easing pressure on import-dependent commodity prices. However, the vulnerability of market conditions to exchange-rate fluctuations and elevated import costs remains a concern. The regional variations in price changes, with Western Libya recording the steepest reduction and Eastern markets remaining elevated, highlight the complexities of Libya's economic landscape. As humanitarian relief efforts continue to address the needs of affected populations, the volatility of market prices and exchange rates will be crucial to monitor, particularly in relation to food and non-food item prices, which have significant implications for the purchasing power of vulnerable households.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? . Key Highlights: National MEB declines after April spike: The national Full Minimum Expenditure Basket fell by -5.6 percent in May to LYD 1,180.44, partially reversing April’s sharp increase. The decline was driven mainly by lower food prices, with the national Food MEB decreasing by -6.8 percent t
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