The Multi-Sector Survival Minimum Expenditure Basket (MSSMEB) in South Sudan decreased by 10% in September 2026, following a 16% increase in August. A similar trend was observed in the food basket, which also saw a 7% decrease in September after a 16% rise in August.

Funding for humanitarian operations remains well below requirements, with 71% of the necessary funds secured. The country faces a high INFORM risk class of 5, ranking first globally.

Over 520,000 people are internally displaced, and more than 3,600 refugees are present in the country. The fluctuating cost of essential goods impacts the purchasing power and access to necessities for vulnerable populations.

The specific reasons for the August increase and September decrease in market prices are not detailed in the provided information.