WFP · Bong

Gbarnga

Latest retail prices recorded by the World Food Programme at Gbarnga, Bong; most recent month: August 2026.

FoodUnitPriceMonth12 monthsAgainst the national median
Cassava (fresh)25 kg25 kg$1,575Aug 2026+22.7%+29.5%
Gari (white)25 kg25 kg$2,100Aug 2026-13.7%-19.0%
Rice (imported)25 kg25 kg$2,600Aug 2026-14.0%-7.1%
Wheat flour25 kg25 kg$3,458Aug 2026-20.3%-13.6%
Cane juice (strong)gallongallon$1,808Aug 2026+75.0%+17.1%
Oil (palm)gallongallon$1,217Aug 2026+15.9%-5.2%
Oil (vegetable)gallongallon$1,813Aug 2026+13.7%+13.0%
Cowpeaskgkg$263Aug 2026+5.0%+5.0%

Prices are in local currency, as recorded on the markets. The 12-month change compares the same month a year earlier. The last column compares the price at this market with the national median for the same month.

Source: World Food Programme (WFP), VAM food prices, via the Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX), CC BY-IGO, update of 19 October 2026 · Shelfpedia calculations: national medians, 12-month change, market and region counts.