World: Middle East Conflict - Projected Increase in Acute Food Insecurity: March 23, 2026

Country: World Source: World Food Programme Please refer to the attached file. Summary The World Food Programme (WFP) estimates the increase in acute hunger following the Middle East conflict, modelling the pass-through of the price surge in global energy markets to domestic prices. The price increases reduce access to food among households that could barely afford a minimal diet before the conflict.