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Strait of Hormuz Crisis Is Quietly Pushing Up Your Food Bill
Fast Company·Monday, 20 July 2026
The conflict around the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting more than oil — nearly a third of the world's fertilizer also passes through the corridor, sourced from countries like Qatar. Fertilizer prices have surged because of the Iran war, which is contributing to rising food prices globally. New fertilizer technologies are being explored as a potential long-term fix.
Why It Matters
Higher fertilizer costs mean higher food prices at the grocery store — this is already happening and is likely to continue.
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