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The escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East is creating widespread disruption across global markets. These developments are affecting energy supply, petrochemical production, raw materials for plastics, chemical manufacturing, and international logistics—key components that directly impact the cleaning industry.
The ongoing conflict has disrupted parts of the regional energy infrastructure and critical shipping routes, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage for global oil and petrochemical supplies. As a result, there is increased volatility in both the availability and pricing of upstream materials, including petrochemical-based resins, solvents, and chemical additives widely used in cleaning products.
Our suppliers have indicated a high likelihood of price fluctuations, supply shortages, and delivery disruptions in the near term. See below table for the affected categories and products relevant to the cleaning operations. Additionally, businesses continue to face significantly higher unsubsidised fuel costs. For cleaning service providers, this directly impacts daily operations including transportation of crew, equipment, and cleaning supplies to client sites resulting in higher logistics and service delivery costs.


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As a result, clients may expect the following developments:
· Price adjustments due to rising oil prices and supplier cost revisions
· Limited availability of certain products depending on global supply conditions
· Longer lead times caused by shipping delays and logistical constraints
Whether the conflict escalates or moves toward a ceasefire, the economic and supply chain disruptions are expected to persist for several months due to slow recovery in logistics networks, inventory rebalancing, and price stabilisation. This aligns with the outlook of the International Monetary Fund and the World Economic Forum, which indicate that global stability and growth are unlikely to return to pre-war levels in the near term. To ensure continuity and reliability of our services, we are implementing the following measures.

We appreciate clients’ continued trust and partnership as we navigate these global challenges together. Our team remains committed to supporting clients with proactive planning, ensuring stable operations, and maintaining consistent service delivery despite the evolving situation.
References:
1. International Monetary Fund. (2026). World economic outlook: Global economy in the shadow of war.
2. Word Economic Forum. (2026, April 17). IMF downgrades global growth, and other finance news to know.
3. https://www.bbc.com/news/world/middle_east
4. https://edition.cnn.com/world/middle-east
5. https://www.aljazeera.com/middle-east/
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