How the unseen cost of your food delivery box is linked to the war in the Middle East

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Restaurant packaging costs have surged 10-15 percent due to rising petroleum prices linked to Middle East tensions. Raw material costs for plastic granules increased 60-70 percent, from Rs 95 to Rs 170 per kilogram. These granules, sourced via the Strait of Hormuz, are essential for food-grade boxes and packaging films. Restaurants face pressure as they cannot easily raise delivery charges without losing customers or paying higher commissions to online platforms.

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