Euronews • April 4, 2026 09:32

Middle East tensions drives global food prices higher for second month

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The UN reported a second monthly rise in global food prices as the Middle East conflict drives up energy and fertilizer costs, threatening future harvests and yields despite currently stable market supplies.

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