Millions of Yemenis are expected to experience food consumption deficits through at least May 2025 as macroeconomic shocks stemming from the country’s years-long conflict continue to severely restrict households’ financial access to food, according to Famine Early Warning System Network’s (FEWSN) latest report.
FEWSN report found that in areas controlled by the Internationally Recognized Government (IRG), above-average food prices and inadequate income – including irregular government salary payments – are exerting pressure on household purchasing power, resulting in widespread Crisis outcomes.
Meanwhile, some governorates under the control of the Houthi rebels continue to face Emergency outcomes. Although price controls remain in place and these areas will receive additional humanitarian food assistance in early 2025, the anticipated scale of coverage is not high enough to prevent Emergency outcomes given the scarcity of other household food and income sources.
The report added that recent airstrikes on essential port infrastructure have also raised the risk of fuel and food shortages and a resurgent fuel black market, particularly if operational capacity remains significantly limited in the medium- to long-term and if mitigation strategies are not employed.