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Did you know that Ukraine accounts for nearly half of the world’s sunflower oil exports?

The sunflower is normally seen as a symbol of hope and peace in Ukraine, but since Russia’s violent invasion began, the flower has come to represent surging food inflation prompted by the war. Here’s how a global shortage of sunflower oil is sending prices of cooking oils to record highs and how it’s affecting food inflation.

0:00 The symbolism of Ukraine’s sunflower
0:17 How Ukraine’s sunflower oil likely plays a major role in your food products
1:11 The global sunflower oil shortage has triggered an economic domino effect
2:20 Which parts of the world will be affected the most by surging cooking oil prices?

I’m Shelby Holliday, a reporter for WSJ, and I’m digging deeper into news stories that are having a powerful and sometimes surprising impact on our lives. Join me as I report on the events and trends shaping our world by subscribing to the channel.

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