Togo’s Inflation Alert: Food Prices Spike 5.2% in Three Months – What’s Driving the Surge?
New economic data reveals troubling trends for Togolese consumers. According to Le Médium's March 2025 market report: 📈 1.4% overall price increase (Feb 2025 vs Nov 2024)🔥 5.2% explosive jump in food and non-alcoholic beverages🥖 Staple foods hardest hit: Cereals +7.1%, Vegetables +6.3%, Oils +5.8% This inflationary spike comes at a precarious time for Togo's economy, disproportionately impacting low-income families who spend over 60% of their budget on food. Why Are Food Prices Skyrocketing? 3 Key Factors 1. Supply Chain Disruptions Delayed shipments from key trade partners Border congestion affecting regional imports Fuel price fluctuations increasing transport costs 2. Agricultural Challenges Post-harvest losses from 2024 drought aftermath Reduced yields in northern cereal farms Pest outbreaks affecting vegetable crops 3. Seasonal Pressures Traditional lean season (January-April) shortages Increased demand during school reopening period Ramadan-related consumption patterns "What we're seeing isn't temporary - it's structural stress on Togo's food systems that requires policy intervention."- […]