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flag Middle East conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz, spiking global fertilizer and fuel prices, threatening spring planting.

flag Global fertilizer and fuel prices have sharply risen due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, disrupting the Strait of Hormuz—a key route for oil, LNG, and fertilizer. flag The closure has halted major fertilizer production, including Qatar’s largest urea plant, cutting off natural gas feedstock and reducing sulfur output. flag This has triggered supply shortages, with prices surging 30–40% in a week, threatening the spring planting season worldwide. flag While Canada and the U.S. are less affected due to domestic production and existing stocks, import-dependent regions like Europe, China, India, and Australia face greater risks. flag Oil prices also spiked, increasing farming input costs and raising concerns about broader food inflation.

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