Caribbean: Iran war and El Niño worsen hunger

Crude oil surpassed USD 114 per barrel in 2026 due to the Iran conflict, raising imported food, transport, and electricity prices across the Caribbean. WFP estimates 45 million additional people could fall into acute hunger if the war persists, with the Caribbean among the most exposed regions due to heavy food import dependence and the simultaneous threat of El Niño-driven droughts.