IRAN WAR PUSHES UP COSTS BEYOND OIL—FROM CLOTHES TO TOYS The Iran conflict is driving up oil prices, and the impact is spreading into everyday goods like clothing, crayons, and even stuffed toys. Manufacturers say synthetic materials made from petroleum are already 10–15% more expensive as supply chains tighten. With petrochemicals used in thousands of consumer products, the ripple effects are broad and unavoidable.(*Walter Bloomberg)