UN warns wars and extreme weather lift global food prices
By The BriefBrief
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization said its Food Price Index rose for a third straight month to 133.3 points in August, the highest since late 2022. The agency attributed the increase to wars and weather affecting supplies, with all index categories rising over the month.
WHO:UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
WHAT:FAO reported a rise in its Food Price Index to a four-year high and warned that wars and weather are pushing prices higher.
WHEN:Reported Sep 4, 2026 at 9:24 AM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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