{
  "id": 15300751,
  "title": "Farmers blame high transport costs for rising food prices",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/farmers-blame-high-transport-costs-for-rising-food-prices-15300751",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T23:24:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/farmers-blame-high-transport-costs-for-rising-food-prices/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) president, Mohammed Magaji, has blamed high food prices across several Nigerian states on increasing transportation costs. Despite the ongoing harvest season, food inflation surged in September 2026, with Lagos recording the highest rise at 34.40%, followed by Imo (33.79%) and Ondo (31.49%). Conversely, Taraba experienced a negative 7.47% decrease, indicating lower food prices compared to the previous year. The National Bureau of Statistics' Consumer Price Index report for September 2026 further showed that Imo had the most significant monthly increase at 5.15%, while Adamawa, Kano, and Bauchi saw the steepest monthly declines. Only Taraba and Yobe recorded falling or flat food prices over the year. Magaji attributed the rise to higher transportation expenses, stating that food prices may remain stable in production areas due to shorter transportation distances.",
  "summary": "The All Farmers Association of Nigeria has blamed rising food prices on high transportation costs, despite the ongoing harvest season, says AFAN President. Read More: https://punchng.com/farmers-blame-high-transport-costs-for-rising-food-prices/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Farmers blame high transport costs for rising food prices",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/farmers-blame-high-transport-costs-for-rising-food-prices",
        "published": "2026-10-17T23:24:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}