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Iran conflict drives up India’s bottled water costs, threatening access for millions.
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.
Plastic polymer costs have jumped 50%, caps have more than doubled, and other packaging materials are significantly more expensive.
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.
Premium brands are also increasing reseller prices by up to 18%.
With summer approaching and 70% of India’s groundwater contaminated, rising costs threaten affordability for millions relying on bottled water.
El conflicto en Irán hace subir los costos del agua embotellada de la India, amenazando el acceso de millones de personas.