In Nad Ali, rising food prices leave many unable to afford basics

In Nad Ali, rising food prices leave many unable to afford basics

In Nad Ali, a farming district of southern Helmand province, rising food prices and dwindling incomes have left many families unable to afford even basic staples, residents and shopkeepers say. In local markets, vendors describe a growing gap between the cost of goods and what customers can pay. As prices climb, purchasing power has eroded to the point that even small transactions have become difficult. “People’s economic situation has become so…