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World · 5 June 2026

Using crops for fuel risks food crisis

Using crops for fuel risks food crisis

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Using more crops for fuel could make food prices jump even higher, pushing us closer to a global food crisis. Countries like the US and Brazil are boosting biofuel use because oil prices have jumped to nearly $100 a barrel. Experts warn this 'dangerous game' could see biofuel demand leap by nearly a third this year.

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