Jordan’s food prices decrease

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AMMAN — A recent report from the World Bank has shed light on the declining food prices in Jordan, indicating a decrease of 1.9 percent by the end of last May. This comes after a slight increase of 0.8 percent in the previous month of April.اضافة اعلان

According to the report, food prices in Jordan have experienced a downward trend in line with global decreases, Hala News reported. According to the report, which highlighted the global market’s performance, agricultural commodities, grains, and exports closed with respective decreases of 3 and 4 percent.

Despite this positive development in Jordan, the World Bank emphasized that food price inflation remains a pressing issue in many countries, particularly those with low, middle, and high-income levels. Efforts to address and stabilize these inflationary pressures are ongoing.

Wheat prices dropped significantly
In a more specific analysis, the report revealed that wheat prices have notably dropped by 115 percent compared to two weeks ago, presenting a promising outlook for this staple grain. On the other hand, prices for rice and corn have remained relatively stable, according to the World Bank.


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