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Liberia - mVAM Bulletin #18: Rice and oil prices rise significantly in Lofa County, April 2015

Liberia - mVAM Bulletin #18: Rice and oil prices rise significantly in Lofa County, April 2015
  • The use of negative coping strategies remained stable in April.
  • National food prices remained stable. However, the price of imported rice, local rice and palm oil increased significantly in Lofa County.
  • Wage rates fell by a seasonal 3 percent, and purchasing power also fell by 3 percent.
  • Markets are open and functional, but they are operating at reduced levels.