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Middle East Conflict Threatens India's LPG and Food Security

3/14/2026

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The Middle East conflict disrupts India's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply, with India importing about 60% of its LPG.
Military strikes on February 28 halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, sparking panic and hoarding.
The blockade disrupts global nitrogen fertilizer exports via the Strait of Hormuz, affecting food security.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins acknowledges the fertilizer supply chain's vulnerability and urges domestic production to safeguard food security.

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Story summary

The Middle East conflict disrupts India's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply, with India importing about 60% of its LPG.
Military strikes on February 28 halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, sparking panic and hoarding.
The blockade disrupts global nitrogen fertilizer exports via the Strait of Hormuz, affecting food security.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins acknowledges the fertilizer supply chain's vulnerability and urges domestic production to safeguard food security.