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Iran war: growers warn of ‘rapid escalation’ of costs
By Grace Duncan2026-03-18T11:15:00
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for fertiliser and natural gas, which accounts for 60%-80% fertiliser costs, was a ‘key driver of the current volatility’, British Apples & Pears has warned
Growers have warned of a “rapid escalation” of costs across the board as the Middle East conflict rages on.
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