How the War in Iran impacts retail supply chains

By [ Jess Dankert ]
03/18/2026

While the initial impact of the Middle East conflict on retail supply chains was expected to be minimal, things have shifted quickly as the effects of the fuel price surge ripple through the global economy. RILA’s VP of Supply Chain Jess Dankert breaks down the latest state of play, including the challenges facing retailers now and the outlook as the war continues in its third week.