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KEY FINDINGS
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Food and NFI prices rose faster than last month, increasing 11% and 13%, respectively, in August;
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Meat/fish price rose more than 20% as flooding exacerbated seasonal low supply and pushed prices up;
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Shelter-related NFIs saw prices climb 5-15%, with mosquito nets, umbrellas, and towels rising the most;
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Prices spiked sharply again in Sittwe, although nearly all markets saw overall price increases;
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The total basket price rose 14% month-on-month, the fastest pace since December of 2023;
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Shelter NFI prices rose as floods made shipping hard and transportation costs climbed for high-demand items.