April 5, 2026, 10:50 p.m. in Middle East, World, Economy, Business
April 5, 2026, 10:51 p.m.
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Why is the Middle East war driving global food prices higher for the second consecutive month?

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has recorded a second consecutive month of rising global food prices. The primary driver is the Middle East conflict, which is pushing up energy and fertilizer costs, threatening future harvests. The latest FAO index shows that prices for a …