UK could face gaps on supermarket shelves by summer if Iran war continues
Ministers drawing up contingency plans for ‘reasonable worst-case scenario’ if supply of CO2 is disrupted
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The UK could face some gaps on supermarket shelves this summer if disruption caused by the https://www.theguardian.com/world/us-israel-war-on-iran">Iran war continues, with shortages of carbon dioxide potentially hitting supplies of chicken, pork and fizzy drinks.
Government ministers are reportedly drawing up contingency plans for a “reasonable worst-case scenario” if the key shipping lane of the https://www.theguardian.com/world/strait-of-hormuz">strait of Hormuz does not reopen, disrupting supplies of the CO2 required by the food industry.
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/16/uk-possible-food-shortages-iran-war-co2">Continue reading...UK Prepares for Food Shortages
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