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shortages in Africa, world’s largest fertiliser firm says The Iran war could have “dramatic
fertiliser shortages Food security in Africa could face major disruptions due to continuing uncertainty in the Strait
fertilisers elsewhere, blocked. International agencies are particularly concerned about the implications for Africa, where hundreds of millions face food shortages
fertiliser company Yara International warned that the war in the Middle East could cause [food shortages and price rises](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/01/iran-war-may-cause-food-shortages-in-africa-world-largest-fertiliser-firm-yara-says) in some of Africa
fertiliser and one-quarter of seaborne oil. “Food prices will definitely rise in the coming months, making it more difficult for many people around the world to afford adequate and healthy diets,” Matin Qaim, executive
fertiliser and food costs, lower economic activity and rising employment.  A tanker anchored in the strait of Hormuz
Africa. Estimates by Save the Children found every $5 increase per barrel of oil cost the charity an additional [$340,000](https://www.savethechildren.org/us/about-us/media-and-news/2026-press-releases/every-rise-oil-price-cutting-aid-children) a month in shipping costs, fuel, food and medical supplies over
fertilisers was the main focus of this crisis. In recent days, however, pharmacists have also noted a spike in the price of medicines and contraceptives like condoms, as a result
Africa and other Mozambican ports, which the UN resolution did not authorise the British navy to intercept. Additionally, the cost to the United Kingdom was substantial. The operation tied up 76 naval ships over nine