The Iran war’s next hidden cost: Higher prices for plastic

The cost of polyethylene used to make plastic packaging has soared alongside oil prices.

Nearly every American consumer staple, from fresh produce and baked goods to household supplies and medical equipment, has been packed at some point in lightweight, flexible plastic sacks, known in the industry as poly bags.

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