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Conflicts and energy shocks threaten progress against global hunger, UN agency head warns
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Giada Zampano And Paolo Santalucia, Associated Press , KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 21, 2026
· 3 min read
Conflicts and disruptions to global energy markets could push millions more people into hunger by driving up fuel, fertilizer and food costs, the head of the Rome-based International Fund for Agricultural Development warned, as a new United Nations report showed global progress against hunger rem...
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Key takeaway food security report, released Tuesday, found global hunger has eased modestly in recent years, but projected more than 500 million people could still face chronic hunger by 2030.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio's own food banks and pantries may feel the ripple effects of global conflicts and energy shocks, as higher fuel and fertilizer costs could lead to increased food prices and reduced donations. Local farmers, who rely on diesel fuel to irrigate and harvest crops, may struggle to maintain production levels, further straining the food supply chain. The city's large population of low-income residents, who already face significant barriers to accessing healthy and affordable food, may be disproportionately affected by these global trends. As the UN report highlights the fragility of global progress against hunger, San Antonio's community leaders and organizations must be vigilant in addressing the local dimensions of food insecurity, and work to ensure that the city's most vulnerable residents have access to nutritious food, even in the face of global uncertainty. This may involve exploring alternative energy sources and sustainable farming practices.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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