Global Food Price Surge Linked to Iran Conflict (eco.sapo.pt)

• FAO Food Price Index rose 2.4% in March
• Energy cost inflation driven by the conflict in Iran
• Heightened risk to global agricultural supply chains

"The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported a 2.4% increase in global basic food prices for March 2026. This hike is driven by surging energy costs resulting from the war in Iran. As energy is a critical input for agricultural production and transportation, the instability in the Middle East is directly impacting global supply chain costs and food security."