Your laundry bill is about to get more expensive—and Unilever says the Iran war is partly to blame

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Consumers may be feeling the effects of global energy disruptions not only at the pump but also on laundry day. 

Laundry detergent and cleaning supplies often contain petrochemicals derived from crude oil, and as passage through the Strait of Hormuz remains restricted, oil shocks are now impacting myriad household goods.