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India fertiliser output plunges nearly a quarter as Middle East war disrupts gas supplies
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Urea production slashed because imported gas is disrupted
India’s fertiliser production fell nearly a quarter in March, driven by disruptions to imported natural gas linked to the Middle East conflict. Since gas is a core input for producing urea—the key fertiliser powering much of India’s agriculture—the shock highlights how directly global energy disruptions can ripple into farm supply and food costs.
- Fertiliser output dropped nearly a quarter in March
- Middle East conflict disrupted natural gas imports
- Urea production relies heavily on imported gas
- Agriculture faces higher risk from energy-driven supply shocks
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