Crude tops 100 dollars and packaging costs spike as supply chains scramble to stay stocked

Businesses are paying more to guarantee shelves stay stocked

Crude oil has crossed $100 a barrel, and the shock is rippling into packaging costs and supply-chain planning. Higher input prices are making packaging more expensive, while uncertainty is pushing firms to favor availability over savings. Instead of optimizing inventory, many are stockpiling supplies to reduce disruption risk as conditions remain volatile.