And yet another increase.

Global food prices hit a record high in February, driven mainly by vegetable oils amid tight supply aggravated by the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations said on Friday. agriculture (FAO).

An increase of 3.9%

The FAO food price index rose in February by 3.9% compared to the previous month, to 140.7 points against 135.7 points in January, said a press release from the organization.

The indicator, which tracks the monthly change in the international prices of a basket of basic food products, exceeded its record level of February 2011 (137.6 points).

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