After an Iranian strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG plant in March, considerable damage was caused to the manufacturer, impacting up to 14% of the world’s supply of helium. It led me to think about some of the more surprising ways the current conflict in Iran could affect your life in the months ahead. The higher cost of fuel has a knock-on effect on the cost of distribution, and in time, we can expect to pay higher prices at the till because of higher shipping costs. The combination of increased shipping costs and delays caused by conflict in Iran has started to impact fashion houses, with Zara textiles reportedly piling up in Bangladeshi warehouses. If you’re only shopping now, allow for higher costs.

Source: Irish Examiner April 06, 2026 06:54 UTC