Heads up - supply chain issues likely to result from kraznov's super bullying of Iran (NBC - my title - lol)

[SheltieLover]

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/iran-us-war-strait-hormuz-shipping-cargo-oil-rcna261410

I'm buying an extra 3 mos of prescriptions out-of-pocket, because they are forewarning of shortages of medications, since most are mfd overseas.

[Bettie]

1. I am fortunate to only have to take

one prescription....got to check on DH and see what he takes (he had bypass surgery a few years ago, so I think he's on some prescriptions).

Hmmmm.... I should probably have all that written down someplace.

[SheltieLover]

4. Great idea to keep a current list

[bucolic_frolic]

2. Stockouts will be a growing problem

All the copper is going to AI data centers. Replacement munitions for the arsenal of fascism will draw metals too.

Supermarkets are confusing to me. I see a lot of price drops, is it due to tariffs? Or reduced demand because no one can afford them? On the other hand, popular items can be out of stock. People are buying on price and quality. Everything else might sit on the shelves a bit.

Stock up on consumables, especially if manufactured outside the United States of America.

[SheltieLover]

5. No idea about price drops & out of stock items

I lived 55 yrs in Chgo burbs & never once saw anything out of stock.

Here, in the Memphis region out of stock everything is to be expected.

Good luck!

[malaise]

3. K & R

Shortages are coming

[SheltieLover]

6. Yes, they are. Thanks to kraznov.

[SWBTATTReg]

7. Iran has been blocked for some time, so where is the hold-up on stuff (the shortages) coming from? None of

my meds are from that area of the world as far as I know.