Consumer goods prices to rise soon as production costs soarA shopper is selecting instant noodles at a supermarket. (Photo: Somhatai Mosika)Major consumer product manufacturers and distributors are warning customers of possible price increases in April due to the Middle East war disrupting the oil supply chain. The companies expect supply chain disruptions to drive up product prices from April, and advised customers to consider replenishing their inventories at appropriate levels. Unilever Thai Trading Co Ltd, a distributor of consumer goods, said higher raw material and logistics costs have directly increased production costs across all categories. He said plastic raw material prices have risen, but the company will maintain current prices across all product categories.

Source: Bangkok Post March 19, 2026 22:42 UTC