# Natural Gas Shortage Drives Up Fertilizer Prices The war in Iran hits global energy and agriculture sectors. - **Source:** [FlowingData](https://brifing.si/source/86da369b-760b-453a-8b8d-38c520eca77c) - **Published:** 2026-07-23 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/788cdd9e-e54d-42e8-9b3b-4f5fc97a80a7 ## Natural Gas Supply Disruption The war with Iran disrupted 17% of global natural gas supply, causing a significant shock to energy markets and driving up prices. ## Fertilizer Production Impacted Natural gas is a critical raw material for nitrogen fertilizer production. The war has disrupted over 30% of the world's nitrogen fertilizer supply. ## Sulfur Supply Blocked Conflicts in the Middle East Gulf have blocked nearly half of the world's sulfur exports, a vital component for another type of fertilizer. ## Rising Costs in Agriculture The increase in fertilizer prices has raised costs in the agriculture sector, potentially leading to higher food prices. ## Global Energy Markets Shaken The war in Iran has deeply affected global energy markets. Rising natural gas prices have increased demand for other energy sources. ## Future Implications This crisis could have long-term effects on both energy and agriculture sectors. Supply chain disruptions may put pressure on the global economy. ## Sources covering this story - https://flowingdata.com/2026/07/23/less-natural-gas-more-expensive-fertilizer-for-crops/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._