Transport costs fuel food inflation despite harvest — AFAN
The president of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria says rising transport costs are driving up food prices in many states even though it is the harvest season. September 2026 food inflation was highest in Lagos at 34.40 per cent, Imo at 33.79 per cent and Ondo at 31.49 per cent while Taraba recorded minus 7.47 per cent, Yobe minus 0.37 per cent and Borno 2.18 per cent.
Pidgin: President of All Farmers Association of Nigeria talk say high cost of transport dey push food prices up for many states even though na harvest time. For September 2026, food inflation highest for Lagos 34.40 per cent, Imo 33.79 per cent and Ondo 31.49 per cent while Taraba record minus 7.47 per cent, Yobe minus 0.37 per cent and Borno 2.18 per cent.
How this affects you: Farmers and consumers in states such as Lagos, Imo and Ondo face higher food prices due to increased transportation costs from production areas like Taraba.
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