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

Last year, the Middle East accounted for around 42% of global exports of polyethylene, the key ingredient in most plastic packaging.
An employee at Emerald Packaging walks by rolls of plastic at the company’s facility in Union City
An employee at Emerald Packaging walks by rolls of plastic at the company’s facility in Union City, Calif., on April 6.Carlos Barria / Reuters

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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