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Fonterra CEO Expects Impacts From Fuel Shock on Costs, Demand
Summary
Fonterra says it cannot yet quantify how a fuel price shock will flow through its costs and its farmers over the next 12 months. The company is also watching for second-order effects on demand as higher logistics and energy costs ripple through food pricing.
Why it matters
Fuel volatility transmits quickly through dairy from farmgate costs to export freight, affecting payouts, pricing, and global demand.
Consumer pain worsens as inflation hits 3-year high
Summary
Inflation has climbed to a three year high, with economists warning that price pressure is set to intensify in essentials like food. An end to the Iran war could ease some energy-driven input costs, but near-term relief for consumers looks limited.
Why it matters
When inflation moves into staples, it resets pricing power, volumes, and supplier negotiations across the consumer goods supply chain.