- US military conducted drills in Caracas on May 29, while Iran simultaneously released a new map claiming control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Conflict in the Middle East has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, causing vital energy, food, and fertilizer flows to be disrupted, leading to inflationary pressures.
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are causing issues with oil, LNG, and fertilizer supply chains, impacting Africa and the global food system.
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Updated Aug 5
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Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are causing issues with oil, LNG, and fertilizer supply chains, impacting Africa and the global food system.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is impacting regional trade, leading to fertilizer supply chain issues tracked by IFPRI.Sub-event
- Gulf tensions and Iran-USA conflict are causing shipping disruptions and fertilizer supply issues globally.Sub-event
- An agreement was reached on May 27th outlining transit management protocols for oil and LNG moving through the Strait of Hormuz.Sub-event
FAO warns of critical food and fertilizer supply chain issues due to Hormuz disruptions.1 source
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Conflict in the Middle East has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, causing vital energy, food, and fertilizer flows to be disrupted, leading to inflationary pressures.Also in this story
- Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are affecting global food prices.
- Conflict and attacks on food infrastructure are causing global food insecurity and price hikes due to trade route disruptions.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a major route for fertilizer shipments, which are affected by regional instability.
- War in the Middle East has driven up energy costs specifically in Britain.
The entities involved
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Food and Agriculture Organization
international organization with the objective of ending hunger
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Hormuz
city in Hormozgan Province, Iran
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Africa
continent
Related events
- Food imports through Hormuz are facing blockades due to ongoing war disruptions, necessitating local production efforts.
- Supply chain problems are currently affecting price outlook due to the conflict impacting transit through the critical Strait of Hormuz.
- Tensions related to the nuclear program have led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to surge and driving up commodity costs.
- The war in Hormuz is disrupting global oil flows and supply chains, leading to expert commentary on the worldwide economic impact.
- African economies are facing significant external shocks due to the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, leading to the launch of a response plan.