Oleg Kobyakov, head of the FAO liaison office in the Russian Federation, said in an interview that shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz will reduce global food production and supply in H2 2026 and 2027. The FAO warned the shock could push up food prices and depress output in subsequent agricultural seasons, exacerbating hunger in countries already facing long-term or severe food crises. It noted the Strait is a key route not only for oil but for regional urea and other fertilizer exports

Oleg Kobyakov, head of the FAO liaison office in the Russian Federation, said in an interview that shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz will reduce global food production and supply in H2 2026 and 2027. The FAO warned the shock could push up food prices and depress output in subsequent agricultural seasons, exacerbating hunger in countries already facing long-term or severe food crises. It noted the Strait is a key route not only for oil but for regional urea and other fertilizer exports to global markets.