“It wasn’t even worth coming out to sea today.”⁣ ⁣ Spanish fishermen say fuel prices have surged by around 80% since the start of the Iran war, pushing many to the brink and forcing some to keep their boats docked. Rising costs are making daily trips unprofitable, putting the future of the industry at risk.⁣ ⁣ The pressure is especially acute in the octopus sector — a staple of Spanish cuisine — with the country consuming up to 85,000 tonnes a year, more than anywhere else in the world.⁣ ⁣ CGTN Europe’s Ken Browne spoke to one fisherman in Malaga who’s feeling the pinch.⁣ ⁣ #Spain #Fishing #FuelPrices #EnergyCrisis #Iran #Octopus⁣