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title: Global food prices just hit their highest level in 4 years
description: "The UN's food price index jumped to 136 points in September, the highest since November 2022.\n\nSugar prices rose for the 3rd straight month, up 6.1%, and cereal prices jumped 5.1% as Black Sea and Strait of Hormuz disruptions choke off supply.\n\nIf this keeps up, economies depending on imported food and energy are in real danger.\n\nSource: Bull Theory"
---

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# [Global food prices just hit their highest level in 4 years](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/global-food-prices-just-hit-their-highest-level-in-4-years)

 Written by [Charles-Henry Monchau, CFA, CMT, CAIA](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/author/charles-henry-monchau) | Oct 5, 2026, 1:59:42 PM

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