Conflict● ElevatedJul 3 · Jul 3, 2026, 9:00 AM
How a fertilizer shortage caused by the Iran war could affect U.S. food prices
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from NPR News
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted shipments of fertilizer and natural gas, a key component in fertilizer manufacturing. It's unlikely to cause major price hikes for U.S. grocery shoppers.
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