Global Supply Shock Could Push 45 Million More People Into Hunger, Warns IMF
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The International Monetary Fund has warned that global supply disruptions could push 45 million more people into hunger, raising the total number of undernourished people worldwide to over 360 million. The crisis is driven by transport disruptions, higher fertilizer prices, and shortages of refined products, which are worsening food insecurity and could intensify over time.
Global supply disruptions are driving a food security crisis. The International Monetary Fund warns this could push 45 million more people into hunger. Transport disruptions and higher fertilizer prices are worsening food insecurity. Shortages of diesel and jet fuel have disrupted transportation and trade. The crisis is affecting multiple sectors in a highly interconnected global economy. The IMF chief warns that warning signs are flashing 'red' across energy systems that underpin global trade and food distribution.
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