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flag Iran conflict drives up India’s bottled water costs, threatening access for millions.

flag The Iran conflict is raising costs for India’s $5 billion packaged water industry, with material prices surging due to global supply chain disruptions and higher oil prices. flag Plastic polymer costs have jumped 50%, caps have more than doubled, and other packaging materials are significantly more expensive. flag While major brands are absorbing some costs to keep retail prices stable, around 2,000 smaller producers have raised distributor prices by about 1 rupee per bottle—around a 5% increase—with another 10% hike expected. flag Premium brands are also increasing reseller prices by up to 18%. flag With summer approaching and 70% of India’s groundwater contaminated, rising costs threaten affordability for millions relying on bottled water.

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