How a fertilizer shortage caused by the Iran war could affect U.S. food prices

According to NPR, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted supplies of fertilizer and natural gas, which is essential for fertilizer manufacturing. The disruption could ripple through agricultural supply chains, but analysts expect it's unlikely to translate into major price hikes for U.S. grocery shoppers.

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