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 Discuss key factors that influence commodity prices. Illustrate your answer with suitable examples.

18 Feb 2026
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Commodity prices are influenced by a complex interaction of economic, financial, environmental, and geopolitical factors, making them highly dynamic and sometimes volatile. One of the most fundamental determinants of commodity prices is the principle of demand and supply. When demand for a commodity exceeds its supply, prices tend to rise, whereas excess supply leads to price declines. For example, the price of crude oil often increases when global economic activity expands, as industrial production and transportation demand more fuel. Conversely, during economic slowdowns, such as the COVID-19 pandemic period, oil demand dropped sharply, causing prices to fall dramatically, even turning negative for a brief period in futures markets due to storage constraints. Seasonal variations also play a significant role, particularly in agricultural commodities. Crops such as wheat, corn, sugar, and cotton are subject to seasonal production cycles, and prices fluctuate depending on planting and harvesting periods. Weather conditions are closely linked with seasonality, as adverse climatic events such as droughts, floods, cyclones, or unseasonal rainfall can reduce crop output and push prices upward. For instance, poor monsoon rainfall in ______ ________ ___ _______ ________ __________ ________ ___.
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