Retail NZ warns that ongoing Middle East unrest could lead to higher fuel prices and shipping costs, forcing retailers to pass on increased expenses to consumers due to limited capacity to absorb costs in a already strained retail environment.
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****Retailers are monitoring situation in Middle East**** \\ \\ **6 March 2026**\\ \\ “Like many sectors, retailers are watching the events unfolding in Iran with concern,” Carolyn Young says. “The human impact of this violence is distressing and is also starting to have wider ramifications around transport and sources of fuel.”Spotted something wrong on this page? Report a correction.
