https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/rss/fertilizersSubscribe to the latest fertilizers news from S&P Global Energy RSS Feed to get timely updates on current issues in the energy industry.Fertilizershttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/052026-strait-of-hormuz-closure-may-trigger-severe-food-price-crisis-faoThe Strait of Hormuz closure could trigger a "severe" global food price crisis in the next six to 12 months, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization said in a statement May 20. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy and fertilizer trade, handles about 30% of global urea exports and significant volumes of ammonia and phosphates, making it a key chokepoint for agriculturalFertilizers, Chemicals, Energy Transition, Renewables2026-05-20T13:51:00Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/051326-australia-shortlists-renewable-hydrogen-projects-for-funding-amid-budget-cutsThe Australian Renewable Energy Agency has shortlisted seven renewable hydrogen projects for the second round of the Hydrogen Headstart program, according to a May 13 announcement, a day after spending cuts to the flagship initiative. ARENA has invited the projects to submit full applications for funding from the program, which received a revised allocation of A$1 billion ($660 million) in theFertilizers, Chemicals, Energy Transition, Renewables, Hydrogen2026-05-13T06:44:53Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/050726-global-sulfur-prices-surge-on-middle-east-disruptions-china-export-banGlobal sulfuric acid and elemental sulfur prices surged in April as Middle East supply disruptions and tougher Chinese export restrictions severely tightened spot availability across key markets, according to S&P Global Energy CERA analysts. Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, assessed sulfuric acid CFR US Gulf at $400/mt on May 6, up from the pre-war level of $155/mt on Feb. 25, and sulfur FOB USFertilizers, Chemicals2026-05-07T20:04:10Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/agriculture/050626-mid-may-hormuz-reopening-key-as-fertilizer-crunch-hits-argentina-australia-economistThe closure of the Strait of Hormuz is rapidly evolving from an energy market disruption into a direct threat to global agricultural output, tightening fertilizer availability just as key planting windows open in the Southern Hemisphere, according to Dennis Voznesenski, sustainable agriculture economist at Commonwealth Bank of Australia. As sowing begins, producers in Australia and Argentina faceFertilizers, Chemicals, Energy Transition, Renewables2026-05-06T20:25:27Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/050626-australia-hydrogen-group-backs-a10-billion-fuel-security-planThe Australian Hydrogen Council welcomed the government's A$10 billion ($7.25 billion) Australian Fuel Security and Resilience package, calling it an important step toward strengthening energy sovereignty and broadening support beyond conventional energy sources. The package will secure Australia's near-term fuel and fertilizer security, establish a permanent Australian Fuel Security Reserve ofFertilizers, Chemicals, Energy Transition, Agriculture, Renewables, Hydrogen2026-05-06T14:38:28Z