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2026-04-09 16:58:41
[World Bank, IMF, and UN agencies warn: Middle East conflict will drive up food prices and exacerbate food security issues] ⑴ The World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the UN World Food Programme warn that the sharp rise in oil, natural gas, and fertilizer prices triggered by the Middle East conflict will inevitably lead to higher food prices and exacerbate food security problems. ⑵ The statement points out that soaring fuel prices and the potential for significant increases in food prices are particularly worrying in countries already facing fiscal constraints and high debt burdens, as these factors will limit their ability to protect vulnerable families.
