Zimbabwe - Key Message Update: Sharp fuel price hikes to drive further reduced poor household market access (March - September 2026)

Country: Zimbabwe Source: Famine Early Warning System Network Please refer to the attached file. Key Messages Following the peak of the 2025/26 lean season in February/March, deficit-producing areas in the south, east, west, and extreme north continue to face Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes due to depleted own-produced food stocks, high market prices, and below average incomes. Surplus-producing areas remain Stressed (IPC Phase 2), with households minimally meeting their food needs but struggling to meet their non-fo