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Food prices in Kabul surged due to border closures and supply disruptions, worsening hardship ahead of winter.
The World Food Programme reports a sharp rise in food prices across Kabul, Afghanistan, driven by closed borders with Pakistan, high fuel costs, and the shutdown of the Salang Highway, disrupting supply chains.
Essential items like flour, rice, and cooking oil have increased by up to 100 Afghanis in two weeks, with flour now at 1,530 AFN, rice at 2,400 AFN, and cooking oil at 1,600 AFN.
Residents and shopkeepers say the surge has worsened financial hardship, with daily wage earners struggling to afford basics.
Despite a weaker Afghan dollar, fuel prices remain high, straining transport and daily life.
Afghanistan’s heavy reliance on imported staples from neighboring countries means trade disruptions directly impact local affordability.
With winter approaching, families face growing difficulty covering food and heating costs amid ongoing economic pressure and restricted transit.
Los precios de los alimentos en Kabul se dispararon debido al cierre de las fronteras y las interrupciones en el suministro, empeorando las dificultades antes del invierno.