Consumers could soon see the cost of everyday goods spike if the Middle East conflict drags on. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is impacting supply chains for medicine, food, plastics and more. CNBC’s Garrett Downs breaks down what the conflict could mean for affordability in the run up to the midterms.
Reporter: Garrett Downs
Produced and Edited by: Macklin Fishman
Camera: Steve Washington
Animation: Emily Park, Jason Reginato
Senior Managing Producer: Shawn Baldwin
Additional Footage: Getty Images
Additional Sources: BofA Securities, Plastics Insights
» Subscribe to CNBC:
» Subscribe to CNBC TV:
About CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Experience special sneak peeks of your favorite shows, exclusive video and more.
Want to get ahead at work with AI? Sign up for CNBC's new online course, Beyond the Basics: How to Use AI to Supercharge Your Work. Learn advanced AI skills like building custom GPTs and using AI agents to boost your productivity today. Sign up today:
Connect with CNBC News Online
Get the latest news:
Follow CNBC on LinkedIn:
Follow CNBC News on Instagram:
Follow CNBC News on Facebook:
Follow CNBC on Threads:
Follow CNBC News on X:
Follow CNBC on WhatsApp:
#CNBC
How The Iran War Could Raise The Cost Of Medicine, Plastics And Groceries
|
Iran is warning the US that it will conf...
Tehran has responded to reports the US i...
Today, Laura and Paddy unpack what the U...
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagh...
Trading cards are a growing asset class ...
Do peptides really work? The Economist’s...
----------------------------------------...
A number of measures designed to mitigat...
Polar icebreakers are in high demand as ...
Is time running out for Big Oil? Vijay V...
Ian's roommate introduced him to the Rep...
----------------------------------------...
Immigration agents have detained hundred...