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Hormuz crisis and El Niño risk global food shock, report warns
Published 8 h ago1 sourceEvidence: Reported
SeverityHighFinancial Times WorldIR
The Iran war has disrupted sulfur shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, with prices rising from ~$500 to over $800 per metric ton. The article notes uncertainty about current shipping volumes, but suggests they may be near zero. This threatens global agriculture, as sulfur is critical for fertilizer production, potentially impacting food supply chains.
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