World's top condom maker raises prices

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is impacting the cost of sexual health products as raw material and transport expenses soar.

Karex stated it has no choice but to pass these costs on to customers and state health systems, including the UK's NHS. The company warned that further price hikes could be necessary if the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt global shipping.

This development highlights how the war is affecting a wide range of essential consumer goods beyond energy and food.