A surge in fossil fuel prices since the Iran war is raising input costs for polyester suppliers and garment makers across India and Bangladesh, creating margin pressure throughout the apparel supply chain. The higher costs could eventually flow through to fast-fashion retailers such as Zara and H&M, lifting prices for consumers or compressing retailer margins. The article signals a cost shock driven by geopolitics and energy markets rather than a demand recovery.
A surge in fossil fuel prices since the Iran war is raising input costs for polyester suppliers and garment makers across India and Bangladesh, creating margin pressure throughout the apparel supply chain. The higher costs could eventually flow through to fast-fashion retailers such as Zara and H&M, lifting prices for consumers or compressing retailer margins. The article signals a cost shock driven by geopolitics and energy markets rather than a demand recovery.
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