From aluminum costs to consumer spending, knock-on effects from the conflict in Iran will continue to reverberate and hit breweries’ bottom lines. And even if oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz were to resume instantly, higher prices are likely to persist into 2027.
First, it was the pandemic and supply-chain disruptions. Then, it was tariff yo-yos. Now, it’s the war in Iran’s shocks to global energy and financial markets.
The beer industry may have gained valuable lessons in navigating uncertainty over the past six years, but the overwhelming sentiment remains: When are we going to catch a break?
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