India relies on huge quantities of cooking gas that is normally shipped from the Persian Gulf.
Category: Food
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War With Iran Puts Further Strain on America’s Pessimistic Farmers
Nearly 75 percent of farmers surveyed before the war said the crop sector was in a recession. They face bigger hurdles this planting season.
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How the Iran War Could Hit Americans’ Wallets
Gas prices are rising, with the cost of food likely to follow. If the conflict drags on, the fallout for consumers could worsen, experts warned.
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How the Iran War Could Hit Americans’ Wallets
Gas prices are rising, with the cost of food likely to follow. If the conflict drags on, the fallout for consumers could worsen, experts warned.
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Supreme Court Sides With Couple in Case Involving Baby Food Sold at Whole Foods
The court agreed to revive a lawsuit by a Texas couple who claimed that tainted baby food purchased at Whole Foods had sickened their young son.
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Crab Heist Puts Spotlight on Surge of Cargo Thefts
Stolen food and beverages, which are easier to offload than costly electronics, are driving an overall spike in cargo crimes, truckers, insurers and other experts say.
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New Kraft Heinz CEO Says Food Company Won’t Split, for Now
The company’s new C.E.O. said he saw opportunities to fix and grow the food giant — and cut prices for consumers.
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How DoorDash and Other Food Delivery Apps Are Reshaping Mealtime in the U.S.
Almost three of every four restaurant orders in the U.S. weren’t eaten in a restaurant, according to recent data. We spoke to readers who are devoted to delivery but question the costs.
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Costco Is Sued Over Preservatives in Its $5 Rotisserie Chickens
A proposed class-action lawsuit claims Costco was misleading customers and engaging in false advertising when it described the chicken as having no preservatives.
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New Food Stamp Rules Are Confusing Grocery Stores and Consumers
A dizzying array of rules govern what can be bought with SNAP dollars, confusing grocery stores and consumers.
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Food Prices Keep Climbing, Rattling Consumers and Trump
Weather, supply, tariffs, labor and changing consumer habits continue to drive up the cost of groceries. President Trump falsely claims prices are falling.
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CPI Report Shows Food Prices Rose Sharply in December
Beef, coffee and produce are among the items that have gotten more expensive recently, inflation data on Tuesday showed.