Sudan: Sudan Fuel Shortages Damage Crops in El Gezira As Food Prices Soar, Bakeries Strike in North Kordofan

What the report says

Fuel shortages and rising production costs are worsening pressure on farmers and households in Sudan, according to Dabanga via AllAfrica. The report focuses on El Gezira state, where growers say scarce petrol is hurting irrigation and damaging maize crops, while higher transport and market costs are driving up food prices. The story is dated 8 November 2026 and places the situation in towns and markets across the state, including El Maseed, El Ma'aliq and El Kamlin.

A farmer identified as Mohammed said large areas of maize had been affected because irrigation pumps could not operate without fuel. He said he was trying to obtain petrol outside El Gezira to protect what remained of his harvest. Another resident, Ahmed Mohammed El Khair, described sharp increases in staple goods such as maize, wheat, lentils, sesame and beans, saying the price rises have reduced purchasing power and slowed market activity.

The report also says transport costs have climbed in other places, including Omdurman and Kassala, adding to the broader cost-of-living strain. In North Kordofan, all bakeries in El Obeid reportedly went on strike over disputes with local authorities about bread prices and production costs, disrupting bread supplies in the city. The article says the closure has affected daily life, especially for families and schoolchildren who rely on bread for breakfast. The developments matter because they point to growing food insecurity and pressure on basic household needs in several parts of Sudan.