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World food prices fall in October, but sugar and oils remain a concern

The FAO index fell 1.2% in the month but remained 5.9% above October 2025. Sugar rose 6.6% and vegetable oils 0.3%.

Anota na Lista Editorial Team · November 6, 2026 · 6 min read · 0 views
World food prices fall in October, but sugar and oils remain a concern
Foto: FAO / Lilliane Suwanrumpha

The FAO index fell 1.2% in the month but remained 5.9% above October 2025. Sugar rose 6.6% and vegetable oils 0.3%.

Context and confirmed data

This report brings together the latest available figures and explains what is already confirmed, without turning short-term changes into definitive forecasts.

Impact on household budgets

The final retail effect also depends on exchange rates, freight, energy, inventories, contracts and distribution margins. Pass-through can therefore vary by city and retailer.

What consumers should monitor

Compare prices per kilogram or litre, check package sizes and keep a purchase history. A price series is more reliable than a single promotion or one-day increase.

Responsible reading: the figures show a market trend, but they do not by themselves determine the date or size of a possible consumer price increase.