2020s energy crisis
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An energy crisis from 2021 to 2023 began in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in shortages and increased prices in oil, gas and electricity markets. The crisis was particularly acute i
Priorities of respondents to an EU survey to address the energy and climate crisis in the EU, UK, China and the U.S.
The German chemical company BASF was forced to cut production.
2022–2023 global food crises
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During 2022 and 2023 there were food crises in several regions as indicated by rising food prices. In 2022, the world experienced significant food price inflation along with major food shortages in se
Food Price Index with 5 major commodities groups – 2014–2024 Food Price Index Meat Dairy Cereals Oils Sugar
Prices of soybean, wheat and corn – 2000–2024 Soybeans Wheat Maize
Immediately following the invasion of Russia, some foods saw shortages throughout Europe, such as this empty shelf for vegetable oil in the Netherlands.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the President of the African Union, Macky Sall, to discuss grain deliveries from Russia and Ukraine to Africa, 3 June 2022