Rising fuel prices, driven by supply chain pressures stemming from geopolitical tensions in West Asia, are adding fresh pressure on India's livestock and dairy sectors. Industry officials say higher transportation costs are driving up feed and input costs, squeezing farmers' margins and raising concerns about the affordability of protein-rich foods.
The impact is being felt across the animal protein value chain, from poultry and aquaculture farms to dairy processors and feed manufacturers. The challenge comes at a time when livestock businesses are already grappling with volatile commodity prices and geopolitical disruptions affecting global supply chains.
