# War and heat: Why are wheat prices soaring?

https://mins.news/en/item/38880

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-31 14:42 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/31/war-and-heat-why-are-wheat-prices-soaring?traffic_source=rss

> Russia and Ukraine have intensified attacks on grain terminals in the Black Sea, disrupting exports as drought and hotter weather reduce wheat production. Chicago wheat futures reached a three-year high, while port disruptions, delayed shipments and higher transport costs have driven prices up and raised fears about global food security.

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