Rising shipping, energy, and raw material costs could push up consumer prices during 2026, an industry body warned.
Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply said cracks are forming in global supply chains.
Its late-2025 survey showed supply disruption concerns at a two-year high.
Procurement leaders expect the biggest price rises in shipping and logistics.
Twenty-two percent reported transport cost increases above 10% by end-2025.
Computer, transport, and electrical equipment prices are already climbing.
CIPS said volatility now looks permanent, driven by geopolitics, tariffs, and trade tensions.
Shipping Cost Surge Could Drive Up Consumer Prices, Warns CIPS
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