Prices of basic goods have soared in Gaza after Israel halted commercial shipments, forcing families to stockpile or go without. Residents face daily price rises and fear worsening shortages if the border stays closed.
01Summary
- 01Israel stopped commercial goods entering Gaza on 15 October 2026, citing a dispute over fees involving Palestinian merchants and Hamas.
- 02A carton of eggs rose from 35 shekels ($11.34) to 60–70 shekels ($18–$21) within two to three days, according to resident Ismail al-Barawi.
- 03Gaza's Government Media Office denied imposing taxes on commercial trucks, blaming Israel for using the dispute to tighten restrictions.
- 04The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported that food prices in Gaza in September 2026 averaged 204% above pre-October 2023 levels.
- 05Displaced woman Iman Atallah said a sack of flour rose from 25–35 shekels ($7.50–$10.50) before the closure to about 80 shekels ($24).
02Why it matters
This story matters because the halt in commercial shipments and resulting price rises deepen an already severe humanitarian crisis for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza, who face limited income, unreliable aid and worsening hunger.
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