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Natural gas is needed to make most highly efficient fertilizer and natural gas has just about doubled from prior to the war - this will increase the cost of food down the line, unless natural gas starts flowing freely from Russia again.

Your post violates HN posting guidelines. We can have a better conversation if you engage with people's points rather than speculate about why they said them.

Pretty sure we’re just supposed to flag stuff; not comment on breaking guidelines.

I appreciate the comment though :)

I often stay comments that unintentionally trigger particular personalities. That said, HN generally tends to be one of the more open areas on the internet to discuss facts and opinions.

Yes, fertilizer prices have been increasing since the lockdowns.

Unfortunately, the sanctions on Russia and Belarus increased it a further ~50%

https://ycharts.com/indicators/fertilizers_index_world_bank

I expect that to continue as our stores are reduced.

He's probably not a Russian troll (see for yourself). I think your comment would've stood by itself without dressing him down. Something to consider.

Good point. I'll do better in the future.

Anyone who I disagree with is fascis…oh a Russian troll now. Got it.