Wheat futures fell to $5.91 per bushel, pulling further away from the nine-month high of $6.16 reached on March 31, as weak export demand and softer oil prices weighed on the market. Brent crude dropped below $108 per barrel amid reports that the US, Iran and regional mediators are discussing a potential 45-day truce, easing concerns over elevated fuel and fertilizer costs that had supported grain prices. Sluggish demand for US crops also pressured prices, with corn export sales falling to 1.1 million metric tons, down 20% from the recent average, according to the USDA. Still, losses were limited by ongoing geopolitical risks, as disruptions to fertilizer supplies through the Strait of Hormuz persist and could impact crop yields. India is seeking to import 2.5 million metric tons of urea to secure supplies ahead of the monsoon planting season, highlighting continued tightness in global fertilizer markets.
