Global food price crisis looms as Iran war and El Niño threaten supplies, World Bank warns

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The World Bank predicts that global commodity prices will rise by 23% in 2026. Energy costs are expected to increase by 32% during this period. Food prices are also forecasted to climb. These trends are linked to risks associated with El Niño weather patterns. The ongoing war in Iran is another factor threatening supplies. These combined pressures create a looming global food price crisis.

The World Bank forecasts a 23% surge in global commodity prices in 2026, with energy costs rising 32% and food prices climbing amid the Iran war and El Niño weather risks.

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