WFP Chief Warns Iran Conflict Is Fueling Global Hunger Crisis

Global fuel costs have soared since the Strait of Hormuz closed, driving up food prices and raising the cost of relief operations, say World Food Programme officials. The halt in shipments from the Gulf has disrupted supplies of vital fertilisers to farming regions such as Sudan. When food prices climb 20 to 30 percent, people in poorer countries often eat 20 to 30 percent less, deepening hunger. Meanwhile, funding for the WFP has fallen sharply. US contributions dropped from over $4 billion in 2024 to about $731 million by mid-2026. The WFP warns another 45 million people could face acute hunger if oil stays above $100 per barrel. Even if the strait reopens soon, the impact may last months. The WFP is urging wealthy nations to step up support. “A hungry world is an unstable world,” says the agency.

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