Somalia faces soaring food, fuel and water prices amid Strait of Hormuz closure

 

PRICES FOR food, fuel and water across Somalia surged in March, partly because of the instability in the Middle East, which has pushed up global shipping costs and disrupted supply chains to the Horn of Africa.

Aid agencies warn that the rising transport costs are shrinking the amount of food aid. —Apr 21, 2026

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