Vendors Report Plastic Bag Price Hike of About 30%; Taipei Market Administration Suggests Solutions

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The Middle East conflict has impacted petrochemical raw material supply, leading to a roughly 30% increase in plastic bag prices in Taiwan, with some areas experiencing shortages. The Taipei Market Administration visited public markets and received reports from vendors about price surges and supply issues. The administration recommends purchasing from channels like Zhenyu Hardware and Xiaobei Living Department Store and assists in reporting to the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Department of Commerce. Additionally, it promotes plastic reduction, the use of alternative packaging materials (like paper bags), and bringing reusable shopping bags for environmental protection.