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White Sugar Hits Five-Month High as Iran War Crimps Gulf Supply

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White sugar prices reached their highest levels since October as a rally in oil and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz raised fears about supplies and shipments from the Middle East. The move signals tighter sugar availability and higher shipping/energy risk premiums, which could add upward pressure to food/commodity-linked inflation.

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White sugar prices reached their highest levels since October as a rally in oil and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz raised fears about supplies and shipments from the Middle East. The move signals tighter sugar availability and higher shipping/energy risk premiums, which could add upward pressure to food/commodity-linked inflation.

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