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WFP South Sudan Weekly Market Monitor (8 –14 June 2026)
By World Food Programme at ReliefWeb
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
. KEY MESSAGES • Food basket costs increased by 1percent week-on-week, averaging SSP120,734per person per month. Upper Nile saw an 11percent increase, driven by a sharp rise in sorghum pricesin Renk. • The South Sudanese Pound traded at an average of SSP6,400 per USD across parallel markets. While s
Key takeaway Upper Nile saw an 11percent increase, driven by a sharp rise in sorghum pricesin Renk.
Why this matters
The slight increase in food basket costs in South Sudan, particularly the 11 percent surge in Upper Nile, may exacerbate the already dire humanitarian situation in the region. With the South Sudanese Pound trading at an average of SSP6,400 per USD, the depreciation in certain markets, including Juba and Yambio, could further erode the purchasing power of vulnerable populations. The stability of petrol prices, however, offers a glimmer of hope, as it may help maintain the affordability of essential goods and services. Nevertheless, the substantial weekly price movements in Mabior and Rumbek underscore the need for continued monitoring of market trends to ensure that aid efforts are targeted effectively. As humanitarian organizations, including ECFA-accredited nonprofits, work to address the pressing needs in South Sudan, they must remain vigilant about the impact of market fluctuations on their operations and the people they serve.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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