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The story mentions soaring diesel and fertiliser prices, plus a 'super' El Niño. Diesel affects transport costs for everything, including food. Fertiliser prices directly impact farming costs. A strong El Niño can disrupt global weather patterns, affecting crop yields and further pushing up food prices, meaning your weekly shop and travel could get more expensive.
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