Pidilite Industries says it may raise prices again as geopolitical tensions in West Asia push raw material inflation to around 40–50%. The company, maker of brands like Fevicol, has already taken earlier hikes and is trying to balance rising input costs while pursuing growth and protecting profit margins. Consumers may face fresh pricing pressure soon.
Britannia has moved its North American export operations from Oman to Mundra in Gujarat to manage disruptions linked to West Asian crises. The company is also exploring higher prices, including tweaks like reducing product grammage and adjusting larger packs, after a reported 20% jump in fuel and packaging costs driven by geopolitics and supply-chain strain.
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On May 1, 2026, commercial LPG cylinder prices rose sharply by Rs 993, reaching Rs 3,071.50 in Delhi. The hike is attributed to the US-Iran-Israel conflict and disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz affecting global supply chains. Despite the commercial spike, domestic 14.2 kg cylinder rates remain unchanged, with Delhi priced at Rs 913.
Sony has already started lifting PS5 prices in key regions, including Southeast Asia, affecting the PS5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal. With similar moves previously rolled out in markets like the US, UK, Europe, and Japan, the pattern suggests India may see a hike soon, potentially shrinking any festive discount hopes for shoppers.
Football fans are raging after reports that US transport authorities are jacking up prices just for the World Cup. New Jersey Transit is reportedly set to charge more than $100 for tickets from Penn Station in Manhattan to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey during the tournament. Fans call it a disgrace, arguing tournament travel should not mean price gouging.
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