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Agriculture & Agribusiness
FAO: Global food prices decline for the second month despite rising oils and meats

FAO: Global food prices decline for the second month despite rising oils and meats

Global food prices declined for the second consecutive month in June 2026, with falling prices for grains, sugar, and dairy products outpacing the increases recorded in vegetable oils and meats, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The organization noted that the FAO Food Price Index, which measures monthly changes in the prices of a basket of globally traded food commodities, fell to 130.3 points in June, compared to 130.8 points in May, after reaching its highest level in three years in April, driven by rising vegetable oil prices amid the war between Iran and Israel. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Jul 3, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
AL24 | الاقتصاد

Oil.. Brent crude at $71.84 per barrel

Oil prices are experiencing volatility today, Friday, as investors await updates on global geopolitical negotiations. The price of Brent crude, a global benchmark for oil prices, for September delivery, rose by 0.06 percent to reach $71.84 per barrel. In contrast, its American counterpart, West Texas Intermediate crude for August delivery, fell by 0.19 percent to $68.56 per barrel. (أج)

Jul 3, 2026al24news.dz
Trade & Exports
Energy imports drive Moroccan trade deficit to 159 billion dirhams in five months

Energy imports drive Moroccan trade deficit to 159 billion dirhams in five months

The trade deficit in Morocco surged by 20.8% during the first five months of 2026, reaching 159 billion dirhams ($17 billion), amid a significant rise in imports, particularly energy and equipment, outpacing export growth, according to data from the Moroccan Foreign Exchange Office. The data showed that imports rose by 11.8% year-on-year to 370 billion dirhams, while exports grew by only 5.8% to 211 billion dirhams, leading to a noticeable widening of the trade gap. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Jul 3, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Algeria Among the Top 10 Natural Gas Producing Countries in 2025

Algeria Among the Top 10 Natural Gas Producing Countries in 2025

Algeria has maintained its position among the top 10 natural gas producing countries in the world in 2025, despite a 1.9% decline in production year-on-year, reaching 98 billion cubic meters, according to the latest data from the British Energy Institute reviewed by the Energy Research Unit. The data showed that Algeria ranked tenth globally, while global natural gas production increased by 1.6% to 4.195 trillion cubic meters in 2025, compared to 4.143 trillion cubic meters in 2024. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Jul 3, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Who Leads Global Gas Production.. And Where Does Algeria Stand?

Who Leads Global Gas Production.. And Where Does Algeria Stand?

Algeria maintained its position among the top 10 natural gas producing countries in the world in 2025, despite a 1.9% year-on-year decline in production, reaching 98 billion cubic meters, according to the latest data from the British Energy Institute reviewed by the Energy Research Unit. The data showed that Algeria ranked tenth globally, while global natural gas production increased by 1.6% to reach 4.195 trillion cubic meters in 2025, compared to 4.143 trillion cubic meters in 2024. View the full content on الشروق أونلاين.

Jul 3, 2026echoroukonline.com
Agriculture & Agribusiness
FAO: Global Food Prices Rise by 1.7% in June

FAO: Global Food Prices Rise by 1.7% in June

The global food price index rose by 1.7% year-on-year in June, despite a monthly decline of 0.3%, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announced today, Friday. The organization explained in its monthly report on the global food price index, which measures monthly changes in the prices of food commodities traded globally, that it reached 103.3 points in June, down by 0.4 points, or 0.3% compared to May.

Jul 3, 2026radioalgerie.dz