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The UN Food and Agriculture Organization's food price index in May 2026 registered just a 2.9% increase over May 2025, but future food inflation is possible due to a "super" El Niño and fertilizer shortages from the West Asia conflict.

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Who
UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Monetary Fund, US Department of Agriculture, India
What
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization's food price index in May 2026 registered just a 2.9% increase over May 2025, but future food inflation is possible due to a "super" El Niño and fertilizer shortages from the West Asia conflict.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:33:59 GMT · 5h 9m ago
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India, West Asia, Argentina, Russia, European Union, US, Brazil, Pakistan, New York, New Zealand, Mumbai ·
Why
A potential "super" El Niño event and disruptions to global fertilizer flows due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz since February 28, resulting from the US-Israel versus Iran conflict, could lead to higher food inflation.
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Global food prices, while currently stable, face potential upward pressure from upcoming weather patterns and ongoing geopolitical conflicts affecting critical agricultural inputs. Significant increases in fertilizer prices and concerns over a powerful El Niño highlight the fragility of food supply chains.

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    The UN Food and Agriculture Organization's food price index in May 2026 registered just a 2.9% increase over May 2025, but future food inflation is possible due to a "super" El Niño and fertilizer shortages from the West Asia conflict.
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    The UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) food price index registered just a 2.9% increase in May 2026 over May 2025.
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    The FAO's food price index in May 2026 registered only a 2.9% increase over May 2025, contrasting with significant rises in energy and metal prices.
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