Condom Costs Could Rise as Iran War Disrupts Supply Chains

Condom prices are surging due to war with Iran

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is affecting a different type of blockade — something that can be stored in a wallet. According to the New York Times, the world's top producer of condoms is raising prices by 30% because of pricier raw materials and shipping expenses. Some Baby Boomers [...]

How Iran war has triggered soaring cost of medicines

Pharmacists in some countries have seen the cost of painkillers more than quadruple. - The United States and Israel's war on Iran has pushed up the price of nearly everything. - In the early days of the war, the global supply of oil, gas and fertilizers was the main focus of this crisis. In recent days, however, pharmacists have also noted a spike in the price of medicines and contraceptives like condoms, as a result of the war. In the United Ki…

Condoms decreasing in supply, increasing in price thanks to Iran war

Yet another product has fallen victim to increased prices thanks to the Iran War.

Leading condom maker could raise prices because of Iran War

The war in Iran could make it more expensive to have safe sex.

Condom costs could rise as Iran war disrupts supply chains

Since the war began in late February, Karex has faced rising prices for materials used to produce and package condoms.