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The Fertilizer Shock That Could Trigger a Global Food Crisis

The disruption of oil, gas, and fertilizer trade through the Strait of Hormuz is threatening global agricultural production and raising the risk of higher food prices and food insecurity worldwide.

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Following the United States-Israeli attack on Iran and the ongoing war, trade has been severely disrupted between Asia and Europe. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the world is currently facing the worst oil disruption in history. The energy shortages felt over the last two and a half months have had a knock-on effect on other sectors, particularly on the fertiliser industry, leaving farmers around the globe without the inputs they need for their crops to grow, which could lead to severe food shortages in the months ahead.

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