# Iran Conflict Drives Up Energy, Shipping and Material Costs, Hitting Clothing Consumers Next

https://mins.news/en/item/56064

- Bloomberg News, 2026-09-12 17:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-09-12/war-in-the-middle-east-crisis-is-making-clothes-more-expensive?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=e3335b7c-17ef-4dba-9737-6b22238b92b8

> The conflict in Iran is pushing up energy, shipping and material costs, with El Niño making conditions worse. Retail clothing consumers are now poised to feel the impact.

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