The IMF's spokesperson warned that food price inflation could be 'substantial' if fertilizer prices remain elevated for a long period due to the war

The IMF's spokesperson warned that food price inflation could be 'substantial' if fertilizer prices remain elevated for a long period due to the war

 Elodie CLEMENT

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday it was monitoring the impacts of the war in Iran on global inflation and output, but that no countries had so far approached it for emergency assistance related to the conflict.

"If prolonged, higher energy prices will lead to higher headline inflation," said IMF chief spokesperson Julie Kozack at a press briefing.

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