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War Halts 55% Urea, Sparks 8-Month Food-Price Surge

4/29/2026

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Trump & Israel Attack

The war halted roughly 55 % of the world’s urea production, raising fears of a global food-price surge.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israel attacked Iran in late February, nearly blocking the Strait of Hormuz.
U.K. chief secretary Darren Jones warned energy, food and airline prices could persist eight plus months.
The government funded the Ensus bioethanol plant to keep carbon-dioxide supplies stable for food preservation.

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Iran War Spikes

Iran’s war has crippled factories, pushing food prices up 75% for chicken and 68% for beef and lamb.
The British government has set up a contingency planning group that meets twice weekly to monitor supply-chain disruptions.
UK officials warn prices may stay high for eight months, inflation near 10% by year-end.
Iran’s war caused 1 million job losses and may push 4.1 million into poverty as claims triple.

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Historical Context

The 1973 Arab oil embargo, led by Saudi Arabia, slashed Middle-East exports by about 70% and pushed crude from $3 to $12 a barrel, prompting the U.S. and U.K. to create strategic reserves. Today, Iran’s war has halted 55% of its urea production, sending UK chicken prices up 75% and beef up 68%, echoing the earlier supply shock.

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Trump & Israel Attack

The war halted roughly 55 % of the world’s urea production, raising fears of a global food-price surge.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israel attacked Iran in late February, nearly blocking the Strait of Hormuz.
U.K. chief secretary Darren Jones warned energy, food and airline prices could persist eight plus months.
The government funded the Ensus bioethanol plant to keep carbon-dioxide supplies stable for food preservation.

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