Food Prices in Japan to Rise Due to Packaging Costs Amid Energy Disruptions

Food prices in Japan are expected to increase as the cost of plastic packaging rises. This surge is attributed to prolonged energy flow disruptions via the Strait of Hormuz, impacting naphtha availability.

30 Apr, 07:51 — 30 Apr, 07:51

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Food prices in Japan set to rise as war drives up cost of plastic packaging

Prolonged disruption to energy flows via the Strait of Hormuz has cut the availability of naphtha, a critical ingredient used in the production of plastic packaging.

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