FAO: Vegetable oil up 5.1%, sugar up 7.2% in March

05/04/2026

Vegetable oil prices increased 5.1% in March, marking a third consecutive monthly rise, while sugar prices jumped 7.2% to their highest level since October 2025. Both increases are linked to rising energy costs driven by the Iran war and disruptions to Gulf trade infrastructure.(Ground News, 2026)

(Ground News, 2026)

Ground News. (2026, abril). World food price rise set to continue if Iran war lasts, FAO says. https://ground.news/article/world-food-price-rise-set-to-continue-if-iran-war-lasts-fao-says

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FAO: Vegetable oil up 5.1%, sugar up 7.2% in March

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