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Wheat prices drop to pre-war levels after Ukraine and Russia strike deal to unblock shipments
- Wheat prices dropped almost 3% on Friday following media reports that Ukraine and Russia struck a deal on grain shipments.
- The price, which hit record highs after Russia's invasion in February, is now back to pre-war levels.
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