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Global Food Crisis Looms as Middle East Conflict Escalates

In a unified warning, the heads of the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Food Programme (WFP) cautioned that the dramatic surge in oil, natural gas, and fertiliser prices will inevitably trigger a sharp escalation in food costs and severely limit access to essential nutrition.
A joint statement issued by the organisations on Wednesday underscored the devastating impact of the Middle East war, which is having far-reaching consequences for individuals and communities in the region and worldwide.
The organisations stressed that the most vulnerable populations, particularly those residing in low-income, import-reliant economies, will bear the brunt of the disruption to food, fuel, and fertiliser supplies.

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