Afghanistan Market Report: Week 3 - September 2026

Markets in Afghanistan showed limited week-on-week volatility in the third week of September, with underlying price pressures remaining evident. Rising fuel prices and higher import costs increased transportation and supply-chain costs, exerting upward pressure on market prices. Food prices, including rice, wheat flour, cooking oil, sugar, salt, and potatoes, remained elevated compared to last year. Household food access was constrained by weak labour availability and subdued purchasing power. Key commodities experienced minor price adjustments, with year-on-year comparisons highlighting persistent increases in rice, wheat flour, cooking oil, sugar, salt, and potato prices. The terms of trade, reflecting purchasing power, remained constrained for labour-dependent households and pastoralists due to declining income and higher prices.