A Global Food Price Shock Looms as Middle East War Rages on. Here's Who Will Be Hit Hardest

A global food price shock looms as Middle East war rages on. Here's who will be hit hardest

A widening Middle East conflict that disrupts trade through the Strait of Hormuz could ripple far beyond the energy markets, risking a spike in global food prices.

Pod Bites: How global conflicts impact food prices

Pod Bites: How global conflicts impact food prices geoff 13 March 2026 As conflict rages in the Middle East experts are warning about the impact it could have on supply chains and food prices.So in our latest podcast we spoke to Aled Jones, Director of the Global Sustainability Institute at Anglia Ruskin University, about the potential implications and how we can build up resilience in the food system.  You can find more of our podcasts hereJoin…

A global food price shock looms as Middle East war rages on. Here’s who will be hit hardest

A widening Middle East conflict that disrupts trade through the Strait of Hormuz could ripple far beyond the energy markets, risking a spike in global food prices.

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Mediterranean | E+ | Getty Images The Middle East conflict has disrupted trade through the Strait of Hormuz and its impact could ripple far beyond the energy markets, risking a spike in global food prices. The strait is not only a key artery for oil and gas shipments but also for fertilizers critical to global agriculture. Analysts told CNBC disruptions could feed through to higher farming costs, reduced crop yields and ultimately more expensiv…