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West Asia War Fuels Global Food Inflation: Crop Prices Soar, Trade Snarled

Crop prices jump as West Asia war snarls trade, raises global food inflation risks. Image credit: Reuters

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Firstpost•09-03-2026, 11:08

West Asia War Fuels Global Food Inflation: Crop Prices Soar, Trade Snarled

•Global crop prices like palm oil, soybean oil, and wheat surge as West Asia conflict disrupts trade and raises food inflation risks.
•Shipping traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz drops 75%, increasing war-risk insurance and rerouting cargoes, impacting energy and fertilizer supplies.
•Fertilizer prices jump globally; ammonia in West Asia up $30, Brazil urea highest since 2025, and China's Zhenjiang prices rise rapidly.
•Philippines warns of higher food prices; India's buffalo meat exports and Australia/New Zealand's lamb shipments to West Asia face disruption.
•Logistics disruptions include $2,000-$4,000 war surcharges and rerouting ships via Cape of Good Hope, adding weeks to voyages and increasing fuel use.

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