The war in Iran sparks a global fertilizer shortage and threatens food prices

The war in Iran sparks a global fertilizer shortage and threatens food prices


Farmers around the world are facing fertilizer shortages and rising costs after the war in Iran disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles a third of global fertilizer trade.

Author: Aniruddha Ghosal and Allan Olingo


Published at: 2026-03-30 21:47:45

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