War in Hormuz... LNG Crisis, Production of This Commodity Has Decreased by 50%
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has severely impacted LNG supply, resulting in a 50% cut in urea production in India due to disruptions in the Hormuz Strait.
Thanks to Profertil, Argentina is self-sufficient in granulated urea in a global crisis situation
Profertil, recently acquired by Adecoagro, ensures Argentina's self-sufficiency in granulated urea while also being poised for export amidst a global fertilizer crisis driven by geopolitical tensions.
‘Fertilizer Raw Material’ Urea Must Pass Through 38% Hormuz… Government to Diversify Import Sources
The South Korean government is diversifying its import sources for urea, a key fertilizer raw material, to stabilize supply amidst rising tensions in the Middle East causing price volatility and logistical issues.
From Oil to Urea... See What Has Become Expensive in America Due to the Iran War
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran conflict has led to turmoil in oil prices in the market and rising inflation in the U.S.
India urging China to ease urea export curbs – Bloomberg
India is requesting China to lift restrictions on urea exports due to rising fertilizer prices linked to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
Newspaper: Gas Shortage Halts Urea Plants in India and Threatens to Raise Fertilizer Prices
A gas shortage caused by disrupted LNG supplies from the Gulf has led to the shutdown of urea production facilities in India, jeopardizing fertilizer prices.
Fertiliser prices skyrocket for Aussie farmers as Middle East conflict rages on
Australian farmers are experiencing surging fertiliser prices and potential shortages due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, although immediate impacts on grocery prices are expected to be minimal.
The war in the Middle East shakes agriculture: volatility in soybean and a spike of over US$200 in urea
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing significant volatility in international agricultural markets, particularly affecting soybean and fertilizer prices.
Urea in Qatar: Will the Decision to Halt Production Disrupt the Global Fertilizer Market?
Qatar's energy group has announced a halt in urea production, raising concerns about potential disruptions to the global fertilizer market amid escalating military tensions in the Gulf.
War in the Middle East: A Key Input for the Field Jumped by 100 Dollars per Ton
The price of urea, a crucial input for agricultural production, surged significantly due to recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
The war already impacts fertilizers: urea prices have risen by up to 20% and the market is on pause
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to a significant rise in international fertilizer prices, particularly urea, which has seen increases of 15% to 20%.
After LNG, QatarEnergy halts production of aluminum, urea, methanol, and other products
QatarEnergy has announced the suspension of production for aluminum, urea, methanol, and other products following a recent halt in LNG production amid escalating tensions in the region.
"Structural Dependency": The War in the Middle East is Pressuring Prices for Strategic Inputs in Agriculture
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is driving up costs for agricultural inputs in Argentina, particularly fertilizers like urea, which the country heavily relies on from that region.
4000 Liters of Spirit Seized in Bihar, 20 Thousand Liters of Alcohol Was to be Made for Holi
In Bihar, authorities seized 4000 liters of spirit hidden in urea jars, intended for illegal alcohol production during Holi.
A study warns cold bathers about wetting their heads
A Swedish study warns that immersing the head in cold water increases the risk of serious cardiac arrhythmias.
Police Seized Drugs Turned Out to Be Urea After Forensic Investigation
Indore police's recent drug seizure was found to contain urea following forensic analysis.
Police claimed drugs were seized... investigation revealed it was urea, accused acquitted
The Indore police's claim of seizing MD drugs worth two crore rupees was contradicted by a central lab report showing the substance to be urea, leading to the acquittal of the accused and raising questions about the police investigation.
Russia has become the largest supplier of nitrogen fertilizers to the United States
Despite general sanctions, Russia's export of mineral fertilizers continues to thrive, making it the largest supplier of nitrogen fertilizers to the U.S. by 2025, capturing about 35% of the American market for urea imports.
The EU announces the end of tariffs on fertilizers
The European Commission has announced it will temporarily suspend remaining tariffs on ammonia, urea, and potentially other fertilizers, aiming for implementation as soon as possible by 2026.