Kathmandu. International agencies have warned that the food crisis worldwide will deepen further due to the war involving Iran. The World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the United Nations World Food Programme issued this warning in a joint statement.
The statement mentions that as the prices of oil, natural gas, and fertilizers rise rapidly, the cost of food items will also become more expensive, making access to food even more difficult for the general public.
The agencies stated that the conflict occurring in the Middle East region is affecting the lives and livelihoods of people not just in that area, but across the globe. It was noted that the disruption in the supply of food, fuel, and fertilizer will have the greatest impact on vulnerable populations, particularly in low-income and import-dependent countries.
A warning was also issued that if the current situation persists, the global food crisis will deepen further and inflationary pressure will continue to rise.
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