Indonesia's annual rice inflation eased to a four-year low in September 2026, supported by strong government reserves, a halt to medium-grade rice. Indonesia's annual rice inflation eased to a four-year low in September 2026, supported by strong government reserves, a halt to medium-grade. Global food inflation is expected to accelerate in the coming months and persist into 2027 as war-related shipping disruptions and El Niño-induced droughts squeeze cereal supplies.