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A woman checks the price of a water melon in Essen, amid high food inflation in Germany, May 2023.

Video. EU fertiliser plan exposes link between energy and food bills

Updated: 20/05/2026 - 12:55 GMT+2

Critics argue that the European Commission's plan, framed as a rescue package for farmers squeezed by soaring energy costs, geopolitical disruption and mounting pressure on food production, falls short of providing short-term relief for consumers facing high grocery bills.

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