WFP: Food Prices in Afghanistan Up 20% Amid Strait of Hormuz Crisis
🔴 Tension Rising8am.media2026-05-04
The Strait of Hormuz crisis has led to a 20% increase in food prices in Afghanistan, according to the WFP. Food shipments are taking three weeks longer to reach the country due to disruptions, and transportation costs have tripled. This crisis raises concerns about child hunger and potential loss of life in Afghanistan.