Olive oil prices skyrocket in Australia - and the world

APTOPIX Virus Outbreak Palestinians Olive Harvest

A Palestinian farmer wears a face mask while harvesting olives, in Gaza City, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. Palestinians begin the olive harvest in October, a staple for many local farmers that also use them to produce oil. (AP Photo/ Hatem Moussa) Credit: Hatem Moussa/AP

Olive oil prices are skyrocketing in Australia and across the world. A poor crop season both locally and abroad has damaged supply chains, leaving producers concerned they might not be able to keep up with supply needs in the next few months.



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