Iran Conflict Compounds Retail Costs for Consumers

The ongoing Iran conflict adds another layer — atop tariffs — of increased costs, compounded by various factors including the increased price of raw materials, oil-based packaging, last-mile delivery, and consumer travel expenses. “Every category touched by petrochemical inputs, agricultural supply chains, or global logistics faces its own version of this cost stack, and most touch more than one,” Forbes’ Brian Delp wrote (via Forbes).