How You Can Combat the Rising Cost of Food

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And unfortunately, this morning’s U.S. inflation readings show they’re both still rising… though the good news is that they’re not rising by as much as last month. Energy prices in the U.S. are up 30.3% over the last year. The World Bank expects energy prices to soar up to 50% higher this year. And food prices are set to rise as a result. The cost of the food we eat at home has already gone up by 10.8% in the last 12 months. And the World Bank says food prices will soar by more than 20% this year. Today, I want to tell you about another dark cloud that’s hanging over your dinner table… one that will push food prices even higher. But don’t worry… As usual, I’ll show you a way to counter it, too… Recommended Link [Be Warned: Fill Up While You Can, America…]( [image]( Something is about to happen to your neighborhood gas station. Get in front of this federally mandated nationwide rollout… [Click here now.]( -- Fertilizer Prices Feeding Food Price Increase Fertilizers are food for the plants that feed us. They are vital for global food production. Without them, you wouldn’t have the same choice of fruits and vegetables when you go to the store. There just wouldn’t be enough to go around. But over the last year, the price of fertilizer has gone vertical. You can see this in the chart of the Fertilizers Price Index below. [Chart] So if a farmer paid around $250 for a ton of nitrogen fertilizer last year, today, he’s paying on average $625 per ton. And there are no signs of fertilizer prices coming down any time soon. In fact, there are several reasons why they’re set to soar even higher… Let me explain… Main Reason Fertilizer Prices Are Shooting Up One of the key ingredients in fertilizer is ammonia. It’s a byproduct of natural gas. And that’s precisely the problem. Natural gas has gone up almost 170% over the past year, as you can see in this next chart. It shows the natural gas price from the Henry Hub pipeline. The Henry Hub is the pricing point for natural gas futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX). It serves as a benchmark for the entire North American natural gas market and parts of the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market. [Chart] As you can see from the chart, gas prices have been trending higher over the last year. But the continuing war in Ukraine has taken it to a whole new level. Since the start of “Russia’s special military operation” there, natural gas has soared 75%. And [as I told you yesterday]( the European Union’s proposed ban on Russian oil, if approved, will have a significant impact on global energy supply and prices. This could have a knock-on effect on the supply of ammonia needed to make fertilizers. That’s because 77% of ammonia production is based on natural gas. And most natural gas occurs alongside deposits of crude oil. And as with any product, if the raw materials it needs are in short supply, the price goes up. So fertilizer prices could increase further as a result of the proposed E.U. ban on Russian oil. And that will push food prices up, too. And there’s another reason why I’m convinced the price of fertilizer – and therefore, food – will keep rising this year… [Featured: Confession: PhD Economist says “Used to think a crash was coming…”]( Geopolitics Are Making Matters Worse In February, Russia imposed a temporary ban on ammonium nitrate exports. In early March, it announced that it was temporarily suspending fertilizer exports. These bans were to end this month. But they were reportedly extended until August 31. China had already halted fertilizer exports until June 2022. This is all having a big effect. Together, the two countries are responsible for about 33% of global trade in fertilizer. [Chart] I’m not entirely convinced Russia and China will lift their temporary export bans in August. If anything, with no end to the war in Ukraine in sight, they can easily extend them indefinitely. So, there’s a double-whammy for fertilizer prices: A huge increase in the price of the essential raw material (ammonia/natural gas) and a squeeze in the supply of the finished product. And there’s even more bad news… Recommended Link [Don’t Buy Tesla, Apple, Bitcoin – Because…]( [image]( Buying Tesla, Apple, Amazon, Bitcoin, or anything else – right now – is a DEVASTATING financial mistake. One of America’s #1 trading millionaires has joined the ranks of the top 1% of wealthy… by IGNORING 99% of the entire stock market. Because within the 6,000 different stocks on the market to choose from…Hides ONE very special stock. 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Earlier this year, for example, Lithuania terminated its state-owned railway contract with Belaruskali. Lithuania is Belarus’ gateway to international markets. It handles about 90% of Belaruskali’s potash exports. Also, Belarus isn’t allowed to trade in U.S. dollars, thanks to U.S. sanctions. Yes, you read it right… One of the world’s largest fertilizer producers has difficulty selling to its customers. Now, in a bid to keep the potash flowing, Belarus has diverted some potash shipments to Russian ports. But it remains to be seen what volume it can ship and how quickly. One thing is certain: Any disruption to the supply of potash from the region will impact fertilizer prices… and thus, food prices… [Featured: June 1st…7 Billionaires Prepared (Musk, Cuban, More…)]( Bringing It All Together As I showed you [yesterday]( when energy prices go up, you get higher food prices and less of it. That seems to be the situation the world is facing right now. Meanwhile, the war in Ukraine is intensifying the energy crisis and supply chain issues I discussed in my earlier [essay on rising food prices](. The bottom line is that rising natural gas prices… the fertilizer supply squeeze from Russia and China… and a restriction in the supply of potash from Belarus… will lead to higher fertilizer prices. By extension, food prices will rise, too. Recommended Link [Attention Reader | Ominous Financial Forecast Ahead]( [image]( ***ATTENTION*** This video has been made freely available in the interest of the American public. It’s an ominous financial forecast published by a legendary financial research firm… It’s been called the “New American Nightmare.” Evidence reveals high-profile tech billionaires, including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg… The Hollywood elite… Major U.S. banks… And active members of Congress are all involved. CBS calls it “grotesque”… If you have ANY money in the markets — In stocks, bonds, 401k, pension, gold, cryptocurrency, or private investments… Stop what you’re doing and watch this video immediately. [Click here to confirm this video is still available now.]( -- How to Make This Work For You But there is some good news… And I’m sure that’s something you’re on the lookout for with all the gut-wrenching volatility in the markets right now. You can make this unfortunate situation work in your favor. One way to do that right now is with the iShares MSCI Global Agriculture Producers ETF (VEGI). This exchange-traded fund (ETF) gives investors indirect exposure to agricultural commodity prices by investing in international companies engaged in the agribusiness. It’s a straightforward investment you can access in your regular brokerage account. As an exchange-traded fund (ETF), it also carries less company-specific risk than investing in individual companies. You can also buy shares of the Invesco DB Agriculture Fund ETF (DBA), which I highlighted in [yesterday’s essay](. This exchange-traded fund (ETF) includes wheat, corn, soybeans, and other food staples. As I explained yesterday, DBA is comprised of futures, not companies, in these areas. That means it captures more isolated price movements compared to companies that may use or produce these products. Like most assets, VEGI and DBA have taken a hit in recent market volatility. But both are up over the last six months, whereas the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq are both down. So VEGI and DBA are good hedges. And the recent pullback makes for an excellent buying opportunity. Buying on a pullback is a great way to counter market volatility, such as we’re seeing right now. Happy investing, and I’ll be in touch again soon. Regards, [signature] Nomi Prins Editor, Inside Wall Street with Nomi Prins P.S. 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