, 26/01/2011 - Cereal prices in most Sudan markets continue to decline since August as the estimated above average harvested crops reach the market. The exceptions are the traditional conflict affected areas of S. Kordofan, and the three Darfur States, where price volatility is high. As Sudan is in the midst of sorghum harvesting season, prices will keep on declining into Feb - Mar. Nevertheless, unlike the previous few months, wheat prices and inflation rates have significantly increased in December with serious implications on the poor. The food inflation, unabated by sorghum price declines, nearly doubled in December, reaching to 19.7% from a mere 11% in November and the non-food inflation increased to 8.9% from 6.9%. The increases are mainly attributed to the ongoing referendum related unstability and currency devaluation and speculation of possible removal of subsidies on petro, sugar and other products. The food inflation rise is also related to increases in international food prices in which Sudan is a net importer.