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Ormuz Blockade Drives 13% Q3 Rise in Global Food Costs, UN Warns
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SeverityHighAssessedDeveloping storyLa VanguardiaIR · AE · SA
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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