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Diesel shortage tied to Strait of Hormuz closure threatens farm output
The fuel constraints are reducing diesel available for irrigation pumps, raising food-supply risks in farming regions.
The New York Times reports that closures affecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have limited the transport of diesel worldwide.
With less diesel reaching farms, the article says farmers face fuel shortages for irrigation pumps, a problem that threatens crop production.
The outlet notes the disruption could ripple into broader food supply concerns as agricultural operations struggle to keep irrigation running without adequate fuel.
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