“…Understanding the linkage between oil prices and their effects on agricultural commodity prices has been a subject of research among many scholars (Du, Cindy, & Hayes, 2011; Fasanya et al, 2019; Karakotsios et al, 2021; Mokni & Youssef, 2020; Nazlioglu, 2011; Nazlioglu & Soytas, 2012; Rezitis, 2015a; Vacha, Janda, Kristoufek, & Zilberman, 2013; Wang et al, 2013). No specific theories explain the relationship between agricultural commodities and oil prices; however, various empirical studies show the negative implications of higher oil prices on agricultural commodity prices (Aye & Odhiambo, 2021). Oil prices have a significant impact on agricultural commodity prices as oil is considered an important agricultural input that is used for the functioning of machines and equipment and also affects the transportation cost (Sajeev et al, 2018).…”