World faces severe food supply crisis if Strait of Hormuz blockade continues

Published March 27, 2026 8:56pm ET



Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could have a devastating effect on the world’s food supply, driving up grocery prices and sending impoverished countries into food insecurity.

The main focus of the blockade has been its impact on oil prices, but its effects on downstream industries, such as fertilizer, are even more dangerous.

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