Country: Syrian Arab Republic Source: REACH Initiative Please refer to the attached file. KEY FINDINGS • In February 2026, the national median SMEB cost reached 169 USD (1,973,560 SYP), increasing by 2% in USD and 4% in SYP compared with October 2025, driven by both currency depreciation and rising real prices. Regionally, central-southern Syria recorded the highest USD increase to 175 USD, northeastern Syria rose to 172 USD, while northwestern Syria declined to 156 USD (6,858 TRY). Currency weakening slowed compared with the previous quarter, but combined with genuine inflationary pressures, it continued to push up prices across all regions. • The national SMEB food component reached 123 USD (1,441,750 SYP), up 3% from October 2025, while hygiene NFIs rose to 12 USD (140,125 SYP), increasing 4% in USD and 6% in SYP. In both cases, part of the SYP price increase reflects currency depreciation, but the rise in USD prices points to underlying real inflationary pressures affecting essential goods. • Water trucking services were widely available nationwide, with 85% of vendors reporting broad access, although availability was limited in 15% of markets. Markets in Al-Hasakeh recovered from January disruptions, with 83% of vendors reporting wide availability, while As-Sweida recorded the highest share of limited availability at 53%. • The national median cost of refilling a 24 kg LPG cylinder fell to 11 USD (125,000 SYP), down 8% in USD and 9%in SYP compared with October 2025. LPG was generally available nationwide, but northeastern Syria continued to face access constraints, with 46% of vendors reporting limited supply, suggesting supply chains had not fully recovered from severe disruptions in late January. • The nationwide level of reported market accessibility and operationality was found to have declined compared to October 2025. The deterioration was particularly pronounced in the share of vendors reporting financial barriers preventing customers from affording essential goods, as well as operational barriers affecting shops. These trends were largely driven by developments in Al-Hasakeh, Aleppo, Raqqa, and Lattakia. • Overall, the majority of assessed sub-district market systems were classified as partially functioning or stressed, indicating that while most markets remain operational, they are subject to varying levels of functional strain. Despite continuing to supply essential goods and services, their performance is inconsistent and exhibits heightened vulnerability.
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