Hormuz Blockade Could Spark a Global Fertiliser Crunch
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A disruption of the Strait of Hormuz could curb fertiliser (ammonia/urea) and LNG flows, triggering a global fertiliser price shock that threatens crop yields and food security for months or years as farmers face higher costs and tighter supplies.
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- Strait of Hormuz: Gulf states’ food security is at immediate risk but wider shortages could push up consumer prices globally The Conversation
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