FAO Index: Food Prices Increased in March 2026
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Global food prices recorded an increase in March 2026. This is reflected in the world food index value which rose 3 points to reach 128.5. In the previous month, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) world food index stood at 125.5 points.
The largest increase occurred in the meat category, which rose by 0.95%. Historically, meat prices this year have increased in January, February, and March.
Followed by dairy products with 1.26% increase.
Cereal grain prices rose 1.56%; FAO reports cereal prices increased this year in March, while January and February 2026 performed better with recorded price declines. March saw the smallest decline in the cereal price index.
(Read: Super Grade I Rice Price in DKI Jakarta is the Most Expensive in Indonesia (Tuesday, June 16, 2026))
Vegetable oil index rose 5.11%, while sugar recorded the smallest gain at 6.2 points (7.19%) to 92.4 level.
This global food price index is the highest recorded so far this year. Year-to-date, the food price index has grown by 3.55%.
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