Key Figures
Inflation (Aug-24) +0.64 percent (down from +1.97 percent in Jul-24)
Informal exchange rate (Sep-24) LBP89,700/USD (same since Nov-23)
Market Functionality
Rapid assessments and weekly price monitoring between mid-September 2024 and the first week of October 2024 indicate worsening shop functionality in conflict-affected areas and rising food prices across all regions.
Domestic Food Supply
Prices of white Arabic bread increased to LBP65,000 at bakeries and LBP77,000 at supermarkets in midSeptember, up from LBP55,000 since June 2024.
Ministry of Economy and Trade estimated stock coverage of essential food products at 3 to 4 months.
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Scope
National
Intervention Sectors
Food & Nutrition
Human Rights & Protection
Date
Countries
Lebanon