Global price surge threatens inflation gains—World Bank
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The World Bank projects a 23 percent increase in global commodity prices this year. This rise is driven by adverse weather and geopolitical conflicts. Energy prices are expected to rise by 32 percent. These trends threaten inflation gains and create foreign exchange pressures for Malawi.
Malawi faces renewed inflationary and foreign exchange pressures as the World Bank projects a 23 percent increase in global commodity prices this year driven by escalating geopolitical conflicts and adverse weather conditions. In its October 2026 Commodity Markets Outlook, the World Bank forecasts a 32 percent rise in energy prices and a 10 percent rise … The post Global price surge threatens inflation gains—World Bank appeared first on Nation Online .