Mumbai, Sept. 6 -- The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) averaged 130.1 points in August 2025, virtually unchanged from the revised July level of 130.0 points. Declines in the cereal and dairy price indices were offset by increases in the indices for meat, sugar and vegetable oils. Overall, the FFPI was 8.4 points (6.9 percent) higher than in August 2024 but remained 30.1 points (18.8 percent) below its peak reached in March 2022.
The FAO Cereal Price Index averaged 105.6 points in August, down 0.8 points (0.8 percent) from July and 4.5 points (4.1 percent) from August 2024. International wheat prices declined month-on-month, reflecting ample global supplies and subdued import demand, especially from major buyers in Asia and North Africa.
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