După petrol, urmează alimentele. ONU: Prețurile cerealelor ar putea crește cu până la 81%

The ongoing blockage of fertilizer transport through the Strait of Hormuz could lead to a significant rise in global food prices, with cereals potentially increasing by up to 81%. The UN warns that without an agreement between the US and Iran, many countries may miss the planting season, severely impacting agricultural productivity. A UN official emphasized the urgency of reaching a deal in the coming weeks to avoid a food crisis. The situation is exacerbated by security issues in the Black Sea and attacks on vessels in the Red Sea. The UN has proposed a mechanism to facilitate fertilizer transport, which could be operational shortly after an agreement is reached.