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Tata Motors and BMW are among the carmakers planning price increases in India next month, as higher materials and logistics costs linked to turmoil in the Middle East begin to weigh on the sector, Nikkei Asia reported. Tata Motors will raise commercial vehicle prices by up to 1.5%. Tata Group’s passenger vehicle business is also expected to lift prices by an average of 0.5%, with changes varying by model. Audi will increase passenger car prices by as much as 2%, according to the report. BMW Group India ...

(Bloomberg) — Growth in US business activity slowed in March to an almost one-year low and prices paid for materials and other inputs picked up in the wake of the US-Israel war with Iran. The S&P Global flash March composite index fell 0.5 point to 51.4, data released Tuesday showed. Figures above 50 indicate expansion. A gauge of prices paid increased more than 3 points to the highest level since May. The decline in the overall composite measure was due to the weakest growth in services activity in a n ...

While most consumers are far more concerned with the surging price of gasoline, the sharper increase in diesel has US businesses on alert https://t.co/3GRVGMY5bl ...

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing Middle East conflict is significantly impacting the chemical industry in Europe, leading to substantial price increases for key chemical feedstocks and products due to shortages and rising costs [1][2][8]. Price Increases - BASF SE and Lanxess AG are among the companies raising prices significantly, with Lanxess announcing a price hike of 50% or more on inputs for tires to cover higher energy and raw material costs [1][8]. - Evonik Industries AG has raised prices by 10% for methionine, a key ingredient in animal nutrition, and is seeking to pass on further price increases [8]. Supply Chain Disruptions - The conflict has driven up oil and gas prices, which are essential feedstocks for the chemical industry, exacerbating existing challenges [2][8]. - Disruptions to global shipping routes are affecting supply chains, with Asia facing a severe supply shortage that is beginning to impact Europe [5][8]. Production Challenges - Production at Agrofert's ammonia plants has been reduced to a technical minimum of 85% across Europe, affecting major fertilizer producers in Germany and Slovakia [6][8]. - Other producers, such as Heidelberg Materials AG, are also planning to increase prices to mitigate rising costs associated with transport and logistics [7][8]. Market Outlook - The chemical industry is expected to face ongoing challenges as the situation in the Middle East continues, with potential for further price increases and supply shortages [2][5][8].

The price of Diesel is up almost 40% from one month ago—and the cost spike is likely to have a ripple effect. Here's how your wallet could see the impact: https://t.co/78BldRPJK1 (📸: Joe Raedle via Getty Images) https://t.co/fw8PfCCn74 ...

There’s a 60% chance egg prices increase in March. ...

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The price of a gallon of gas has risen 50 cents on average since Trump attacked Iran over a week ago, data from AAA shows. Experts say it could easily rise another 50 cents before the end of the month if war continues in the Middle East.Read more: https://t.co/UEIvt2MUBjPhoto: Silas Stein/Picture Alliance via Getty Images \ ...

In less than a week, the cost of oil has jumped $20 a barrel and now sits at around $94: Here’s your Evening Briefing https://t.co/9sJMTsabWK ...