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Fuel shortages from Iran war threaten Asias biggest food staple

Iran War: Farmers across Southeast Asia face a crisis as missiles flew in th Middle East. Soaring fuel and fertilizer prices, driven by the Middle East conflict, are forcing many to abandon their rice fields. This situation threatens food supplies as planting for the next season becomes unaffordable.

11 Apr 2026 10:01 am