Myanmar Faces Food Crisis Amid Fuel and Fertiliser Shortages

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•Fuel shortages in Myanmar have limited the operation of farming machinery and transportation of goods.
•Fertiliser scarcity has reduced crop productivity, impacting staple food supplies.
•Myanmar's economy remains fragile due to ongoing political and economic challenges since 2021.
•Rural communities, which depend heavily on agriculture, are most vulnerable to the crisis.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Myanmar's government secures increased imports of fuel and fertilisers farmers could resume normal planting and harvesting activities, stabilizing food production and easing economic pressure on rural populations.

Market Exposure

CommodityfertiliserUpward Pressure

Reduced supply of fertilisers in Myanmar and the region is likely to increase prices due to higher demand and limited availability.

This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.

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REGIONALSouth China Morning Post - TopMyanmar’s food security in crisis as fuel, fertiliser shortages threaten fragile economy

Myanmar is experiencing a severe food security crisis due to shortages of fuel and fertilisers, which are critical for agricultural production. These shortages threaten the country's fragile economy and could lead to increased hunger and economic instability for millions of people. The disruptions affect farmers' ability to plant and harvest crops, risking lower yields and higher food prices.