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Beer cans, helium balloons and mortgages: An unexpected mix of things affected by the war

It's not just oil and gas that are affected by the Iran war. All sorts of shortages and price spikes are starting to pop up that stand to affect people's daily lives.

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Beer cans, helium balloons and mortgages: An unexpected mix of things affected by the war
Mortgage rates have increased since the beginning of the war with Iran.

It's not just oil and gas that are affected by the Iran war. All sorts of shortages and price spikes are starting to pop up that stand to affect people's daily lives.

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