Bank. Global food commodity prices stabilized in April 2024, following six consecutive quarterly declines. The World Bank’s food price index is projected to decrease by 6 percent in 2024 and 4 percent in 2025. However, several risks underpin these price forecasts, including energy and fertilizer costs, potential maritime chokepoints, and weather-related supply shortfalls. In the longer term, biofuel policies could affect food prices.