(JUBA) – Average food basket prices across South Sudan remained unchanged at 133,602 South Sudanese pounds (about $22.28) per person for the month, according to the World Food Programme’s latest market monitor covering 28th September to 4th October 2026.
The figure was stable week on week and month on month, the report released on 13th October showed.
Despite the overall stability, sharp price increases were recorded in Wedwil market for several commodities.
Sukuma wiki prices rose by 67% week on week in Wedwil, driven by poor harvests caused by drought conditions.
Beans prices fell by 25% in Rubkona as traders cleared deteriorating old stocks.
Wheat flour went up by 20% in Wunrok and down by 14% in Rumbek.
Sorghum rose by 8% in Wedwil and fell by 20% in Aweil Town.
Vegetable oil increased by 11% in Rumbek and decreased by 10% in Wedwil.
Salt prices rose by 25% in Aweil Town and Wedwil, with no decreases reported.
Goat prices went up by 40% in Wedwil and down by 21% in Pamir.
Fuel prices remained high and largely stable week on week across formal and informal markets. In Bentiu and Rubkona, limited supply pushed fuel prices up by 25%. In Wedwil, fuel prices fell by 17%.
Across parallel markets, the South Sudanese Pound traded at an average of 7,439 SSP per US dollar, maintaining a 29% gap with the official rate.
The average monthly food basket cost per person was 133,602 SSP, equivalent to approximately $22.28 at the parallel market rate cited in the report.
