Food prices likely to rise due to Iran war, UK farmers’ union says
Iran's continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has led to higher costs for fuel and fertiliser, both crucial elements of food production. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) in the UK has warned that rising fuel and fertilizer costs, driven by the Iran conflict and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, will likely lead to increased food prices.
- Cucumbers and tomatoes could see price hikes within six weeks, with other produce and milk following in three to six months.
- The NFU president, Tom Bradshaw, stated the conflict "will turn the world supply upside down, and it will have a dramatic impact."
- Senior government ministers are scheduled to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the conflict's effect on the cost of living.
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