West Kordofan, January 29 (Darfur24)
Markets in several areas of West Kordofan state have recorded sharp and unprecedented increases in consumer goods prices ahead of the month of Ramadan, amid complaints of poor supplies and a lack of humanitarian intervention.
Traders told Darfur24 that the prices of basic commodities have risen significantly. A 50-kilogram sack of sugar has exceeded 250,000 Sudanese pounds, while a sack of onions has reached about 340,000 pounds in some rural areas of Al-Nahud.
They added that a sack of dates now sells for more than 300,000 pounds, while the price of a 25-kilogram sack of flour has remained stable at around 95,000 pounds.
Traders pointed to a shortage of key goods, particularly sugar, onions, and dates, which has contributed to the price hikes. They attributed the shortages to restrictions on the movement of goods and the prevention of supplies from reaching the state from Northern and Khartoum states.
Meanwhile, traders from Northern State confirmed that a ban remains in place on transporting goods to areas under the control of the Rapid Support Forces, leading to the accumulation of trucks and the confiscation of some by state authorities.
Residents of West Kordofan told Darfur24 that they are facing growing hardship due to soaring prices, limited cash availability, and the absence of humanitarian relief organizations, worsening conditions for displaced people and those affected by the war.