The Guardian Australia – Business · business
Food prices surge 2.4% in March amid Middle East energy crisis
2 days ago
Food prices surged by 2.4% in March, driven by increased energy costs due to the Middle East conflict, according to a UN report. Vegetable oil and sugar prices rose by 5% and 7%, respectively. Uncertainty over the conflict's duration has heightened fears of sustained food inflation globally.
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