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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

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March 12, 2026

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.Read More

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