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How the energy crisis could become a food security crisis

Axios·October 20, 2026·1 min read
How the energy crisis could become a food security crisis

A new S&P Global Institute report warns that the Iran war and Ukraine-Russia conflict are creating a 'multidirectional squeeze on world agriculture' that could become a food security crisis. The IMF's World Economic Outlook projects a 10% rise in fertilizer prices this year and food costs up 5% in 2026, threatening vulnerable economies.

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