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KEY FINDINGS
- The market continued to function well in February 2026 despite a slight dip from January, driven entirely by reduced price predictability during the post–Lunar New Year period while other dimensions remained strong, indicating a seasonal holiday effect rather than underlying market deterioration.
- Fear of renewed armed clashes—especially in Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey—continued to reduce market footfall in February 2026, pushing households to rely on small village shops and mobile vendors, for consistent food access.
- The basic food basket stayed stable at KHR 101,700 (+0.2%), with mixed provincial changes widening dispersion, reflecting uneven post-holiday restocking and supply flows despite no major overall cost movement.
- February’s overall basket stability masked offsetting movements in key commodities. Morning glory prices fell sharply (–13.5% MoM), which helped counterbalance a strong increase in pork with fat (+16.7% MoM). Other staple items recorded only marginal changes.