This episode exposes shortages as an outcome to the middle east conflagration since February 2026. Aside from obviously higher gas prices, there are the interrupted supplies of, for example, aluminum, urea, helium, sulphuric acid, and LNG distillates. These will form blockages into the supply chain, which will have a knock-on effect on the production of fertiliser, plastics, and even the operation of MRI equipment. Economically prices would rise. Morally galling is the denial of life-support to countries which lack the necessary capital or safety nets. What are your reflections and ideas? Would you pass them back to us? And share the message