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Housing market contraction suppresses demand for large-format last-mile logistics
FreightWavesLO·US·1 day ago
Supply disruptions of Kazakh crude oil and international market volatility are projected to increase logistics costs for Romanian retailers. Industry representatives warn that imported goods and plastic-packaged items will face initial price hikes, with broader inflationary pressure expected if supply chain constraints persist.
The Bank of Russia has confirmed a key interest rate cut to 14.0% and acknowledged domestic fuel supply constraints are driving broad inflationary pressure, despite projecting industrial capacity recovery by year-end 2026. Concurrently, the EU continues to experience divergent inflation trends, with rising fuel costs in Romania specifically projected to drive consumer goods inflation.