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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Shweta Sharma

Ukraine war contributing to largest commodity shock in 50 years, says World Bank

Reuters

The world is experiencing the “largest commodity shock” in 50 years because Russia’s Ukraine invasion led to disruptions in food, energy and fertiliser trade, said the World Bank.

Global food and fuel prices are forecast to rise to “historically high levels” till the end of 2024 because of the major shock to commodity markets, the multilateral bank’s Commodity Markets Outlook report said on Tuesday.

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