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The Indicator from Planet Money · May 6, 2026 · 7m
When will the Iran war hit food prices?
Unidentified food economist
A food economist examines how the US-Israel war in Iran could raise American grocery bills. The episode connects already-rising gas prices to future food inflation, explaining that oil price shocks increase farming and transportation costs. The economist forecasts which food items may see the biggest price jumps and when consumers might notice the impact at the supermarket.
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