Food Price Index: Relief for consumers! Global food prices fell for the third consecutive month..; But grain is expensive

• Global food prices also fall
• Milk, sugar and oil became cheaper
• Along with jowar and millet, the prices of soybeans also increased

Food Price Index: Amid global inflationary pressures, November proved to be a comforting month for consumers. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), world food prices fell for the third month in a row. Major commodities such as milk, oil, sugar and meat became cheaper, while the cereal group increased and soya beans also increased in price. FAO’s World Food Price Index stood at 125.1 in November, down 1.2 percent from October 2025 and nearly 22 percent below its record high in March 2022.

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FAO’s latest report for September 2025 shows that fodder prices fell significantly in November amid rising global inflation. The index fell compared to October and on an annual basis, was 2.1 percent lower than in November 2024. Palm, sunflower and rapeseed oil prices fell, while soybean oil edged up slightly as demand for biodiesel rose in Brazil. The result is higher than expected palm oil production in Malaysia.

On the other hand, wheat, maize prices have increased. The grain price index was 105.5 in November, up 1.8% from October and a total of 1.3. However, it is 5.3% lower than last year as world wheat prices rose 2.5%.

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Strong demand in Brazil and supply disruptions due to rains in Argentina and Brazil boosted corn prices, while market and sorghum prices also rose, which directly impacted global soybean prices.

There are many reasons for this increase. Fluctuations in the dollar-rupee exchange rate, additional tariffs imposed by the US and changes in global trade have all affected food prices. Also, the decrease in import-export is also seen to affect food prices. Everyone is paying attention to what measures the government is taking on this. But this has given some relief to the customers and to some extent there is a possibility of pinching their pockets.