Fat crisis hits fish and chip shops, driving up prices of classic New Friday food

The Prime Minister of Australia says

The cost of fish and chips is set to rise after the Easter long week as rising oil and fertilizer prices make all parts of the food supply more expensive. Local retailers have warned that they will not be able to accept rising tariffs from fishermen, truckers, potato farmers and airlines. Fish prices rise by … Read more

Gas, heating, food & fertilizer | Looking at the cost of the Iran war

Gas, heating, food & fertilizer | Looking at the cost of the Iran war

The Iran war is causing economic problems, raising oil prices and food prices. WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is set to deliver the first speech Wednesday night on the Iran war. The president’s first term speech will provide an update on America’s progress toward its goals in Iran, according to a White House official. Trump’s … Read more

Gas, heating, food & fertilizer | Looking at the cost of the Iran war

Gas, heating, food & fertilizer | Looking at the cost of the Iran war

The Iran war is causing economic problems, raising oil prices and food prices. WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is set to deliver the first speech Wednesday night on the Iran war. The president’s first term speech will provide an update on America’s progress toward its goals in Iran, according to a White House official. Trump’s … Read more

UK food prices “could hit 9% this year” as the Iran war pushes up energy prices

UK food prices "could hit 9% this year" as the Iran war pushes up energy prices

Food price rises could hit 9% in the UK this year, even if the strait of Hormuz opens in the next few weeks, figures suggest, as the Iran war raises energy prices. The Food and Drink Association, which represents 12,000 food and drink manufacturers, has predicted that prices will rise by “at least” 9% by … Read more