ammonia
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Anhydrous ammonia prices have risen 39% versus this time last year, while urea prices have climbed 48%, according to assessments from research firm DTN.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
About half of the global supply of urea—a nitrogen-based fertilizer—and almost a third of the ammonia supply typically flow through the strait, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
According to the United Nations around a third of the world's fertilisers - such as urea, potash, ammonia and phosphates - normally pass through the Hormuz Strait.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
They may also decide to use less fertilizer when planting this spring, or turn to cheaper alternatives by swapping out more expensive ammonia fertilizers for cheaper potash options.
From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026
Given a moist planet with methane, formaldehyde, ammonia, and some usable minerals, all of which abound, exposed to lightning or ultraviolet irradiation at the right temperature, life might start off almost anywhere.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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