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Wheat: The current average wheat price in main cities markets of Afghanistan (AFN 23.5/Kg) is slightly lower by 3.0% compared to the same time last year (April 2016), but negligibly higher by 3.7% compared to the last 5-year average price of the same months (Aprils 2012 - 2016).

Wheat flour (High Price) The current retail price (AFN 27.6/kg) is slightly lower by 3.7% compared to the same month last year (March 2016), and negligibly lower by 1.0% compared to the last 5-year average price of the same months.

Rice is considered as the 2nd main staple food in Afghanistan. The current average retail price of Low Quality Rice (AFN 44.1/kg) is slightly higher by 8.3% compared to the same month last year (April 2016), and slightly higher by 7.2% compared to the last 5-year average price of the same months. The current average price of High Quality Rice (AFN 81.1/kg) is slightly higher by 5.3% compared to the same month last year (April 2016), and slightly higher by 5.2% compared to the last 5-year average price of the same months.

Sugar and Pulses as important energy contributors of Afghans diet after staples and oil, prices are significantly higher from last year, 2 year back and long term average of the same month.

Originally posted here:
Afghanistan: Initial Market Price Bulletin for the month of April 2017 (Reported in May 2017) - Reliefweb