Why does it matter that there is a large gap between production and consumption of agriculture?

AForeign suppliers might stop supplying agricultural products to the Middle East.
BThe agricultural imbalance threatens the stability and prosperity of the region.
CCertain populations don't receive the agricultural products that are imported.
DIt really doesn't matter because the Middle East can always buy what it needs because they have so much money from oil.

Verified Answer :

The main reason why it matters that there's a large gap between production and consumption of agriculture is that "b. The agricultural imbalance threatens the stability and prosperity of the region" since this is a major source of income.

The answer is B: The agricultural imbalance threatens the stability and prosperity of the region. Just had the same question. Got it right.