The Iran war could hit consumers where they least expect it: condom prices.Karex, the world’s largest condom manufacturer, told Reuters it may soon hike prices by as much as 30% as the Middle East conflict strains global energy and supply chains.The warning underscores how the war is driving up costs, delaying shipments and squeezing supply. And the impact on condom prices highlights how even niche consumer goods are caught up in broader global …
The ongoing war in the Middle East is impacting the global supply of raw materials, which could lead to higher prices for everyday products such as condoms and lubricants marketed by brands such as Durex or Trojan.