Food prices remain largely stable as fuel costs rise, climate risks mount – AGRA
Food prices in Ghana remained largely stable in August 2026, but rising fuel costs and growing climate risks could put pressure on food security in the months ahead, the latest Food Security Monitor report by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has warned. The August edition of the report indicates that overall […]
The latest Food Security Monitor report by AGRA reveals that food prices in Ghana remained largely stable in August 2026, despite rising fuel costs and mounting climate risks. The national average price of rice, sorghum, and white maize remained unchanged, slightly below six-month and year-earlier levels, reflecting adequate domestic and imported supplies.
However, the cost of fuel surged in August, with petrol prices increasing by 3% and diesel prices going up by 1%, pushing their prices above March levels. Beyond Ghana, AGRA's assessment highlights broader risks to food production across Africa, particularly in West and Central Africa where first-season maize production is generally close to average, but variable rainfall, localised moisture deficits, and fragile agricultural conditions in several countries threaten crop performance and food access.
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