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Beer cans, helium balloons and mortgages: An unexpected mix of things affected by war
- The Iran war has disrupted aluminum supply, raising prices for cans and packaging worldwide.
- Helium shortages threaten MRI machines and semiconductor production, with Qatar’s output constrained by the blockade.
- Fertilizer shortages increase costs for farmers, potentially reducing global crop output.
- Mortgage costs rise as war uncertainty pushes borrowing rates higher in the United States.
- Gas and energy shortages push households in India to cope with cooking fuel scarcities.
- Plastic and petrochemical supply chains face delays as disruptions ripple through Asia.
- Retailers report rising prices for beer and soda cans due to aluminum constraints.
- Energy use responses include South Korea urging shorter showers to save power.
- Electrical use reductions recommended by the Philippine government to ease grid stress.
- Overall geopolitical conflicts can trigger widespread price shocks beyond oil.
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