A “super” El Niño could create a severe shock to global food prices lasting into 2028, according to economists. The warning comes as food prices are already being pushed higher by the Iran war, with analysts saying supply chains may be facing two shocks at once: rising energy costs and extreme weather. A strong El Niño can disrupt harvests around the world through drought, flooding, heat, and shifting rainfall patterns, putting pressure on crops like rice, palm oil, sugarcane, coffee, and other staples.
Why This Matters:
Food prices are already under pressure, and a major El Niño could make that pressure last for years. When extreme weather hits harvests, energy costs rise, and supply chains are strained at the same time, families can feel it through higher grocery bills and fewer stable options. For households, it is another reminder that food storage matters before global weather and supply shocks reach the checkout line.
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Source: The Guardian
By: Richard Partington
