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How US Iran War Affects Fertiliser Prices

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AI-generatedThe US-Iran conflict raises global energy and fertiliser prices, impacting Nigeria as a net importer of fertiliser inputs. The channel is input_cost (natural gas for urea production) and logistics (freight/insurance). Nigerian farmers face margin squeeze from higher fertiliser costs, while fertiliser producers pass on costs. The government's distribution programme may partially offset but does not eliminate price pressure. Impact is country-specific (Nigeria) but part of broader EM food inflation risk.
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- 50kg bag of urea priced between N50,000 and N51,000 in Nigeria.
- NPK 15:15:15 averages N57,000 in Nigeria.
- FAO warns reduced fertiliser usage could lower crop production and increase food prices through 2027.
- Nigerian government plans to distribute over one million bags of fertiliser to farmers.
- Fertiliser producers in Nigeria face rising costs due to increased demand and logistics expenses.
Natural gas prices to rise 3-5% in 48h on US-Iran conflict escalation.
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Sector impact at a glance
- AGRICULTURE_FOODmid
- COMMODITY_GASmid
- COMMODITY_GASshort
- EM_MARKETSmid
- EM_MARKETSshort
- FERTILIZER_SUPPLYmid
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