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Global trade turmoil and rising fuel prices threaten food prices

Bloomberg · Semafor · The Guardian

Global trade turmoil, instability at critical straits like Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, and refining shortages are causing a surge in fuel and diesel prices, threatening Western food prices during harvest season and pushing British pump prices toward record highs.

  • Instability at Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb straits increases fuel prices.
  • Diesel costs surge due to refining capacity limits and fuel tanker shortages.
  • Western farmers face rising costs as harvest season opens.
  • UK diesel prices are expected to reach record highs.
  • Global refining supplies are impacted by refinery attacks and ongoing wars.

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