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India Cancels Fertilizer Shipment Over Iran Link Fears as Global Prices Surge
Economy
Published on 11 May 2026
The cargo was already loaded but pulled back
An India-bound urea shipment was cancelled after officials flagged potential links to Iran, a move that could worsen supply pressure for the world’s top fertilizer importer. The cargo aboard the bulk carrier Infinity was reportedly withdrawn by Aditya Birla Global Trading. With global urea prices rising, the scrapping adds fresh uncertainty for India’s fertilizer availability.
- Officials cancelled a urea shipment over Iran origin risk
- The bulk carrier Infinity carried the fertilizer cargo
- Aditya Birla Global Trading withdrew the shipment
- India faces added strain as global prices keep climbing
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