"KEY FINDINGS • Food prices were fairly stable in September, although the total NFI basket price increased 3%; • Prices for hygiene NFIs rose sharply, and stockouts impacted soap and toothpaste in some markets; • Cooking oil prices drew back from their August peak, and other essential foods were relatively stable; • Myaung and Monywa saw prices rise 9-12%, while in Yinmarbin overall prices were mostly stable; • NFI prices were up 74% year-on-year, while food prices were up 26% year-on-year; • The total basket price was up 3% month-on-month, and it was up 48% year-on-year..."