These slow-cooking staples consume cooking gas, which has become difficult to obtain from Indian suppliers in the Gulf.
Farmers around the world are worried about their crops due to rising fertilizer prices. One third of the world’s fertilizer is shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
Most of the energy they use to heat water comes from the Middle East.
To curb traffic and save fuel, Sri Lanka declared Wednesday a public holiday and Laos adopted a three-day class schedule.
The polyester present in these is made from petrochemicals. Oil and gas prices are increasing.
Qatar produces one-third of the world’s helium, which is a byproduct of natural gas. As production and exports halt, there could be a shortage of balloon suppliers.
Missile attacks targeting Gulf countries worsened rivalries in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
Shakira, Christina Aguilera and others postponed shows in the area due to safety concerns.
Shutdowns in cargo hubs such as Dubai and Doha threaten medicines that must be kept refrigerated.
Oil prices are creating fears of higher inflation, which is driving mortgage rates higher.
Sugar mills in Brazil, the world’s biggest producer, may switch to making more biofuels to capitalize on higher energy prices.
Airlines are paying more for jet fuel and passing on the cost.
Usually a safe investment amid turmoil, gold has fallen for a myriad of reasons, including speculative investors cashing out of gold investments.
Due to the closure of some airspace in the Middle East, carriers have had to suspend routes. At the same time, jet fuel prices are rising.
The Trump administration eased restrictions to help American farmers.
A grandmaster in Cyprus has withdrawn from a major competition due to security concerns. There was a drone attack there at the beginning of the war.
The war has depleted the stock of American interceptors used by Kiev to defend against Russian attacks.
Government offices are required to limit the use of air conditioners to conserve energy.
To save energy, the Philippines asked civil servants to skip elevators, and Egypt cut back shopping hours five days a week.
Textile exports have also been disrupted due to cancellation of flights.
Concerned about price hikes, drivers in San Antonio stood in line at Costco for up to 30 minutes.
