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Ink Prices are On the Rise

The ink industry has been forced to raise prices, as rising oil prices driven largely by the war in Iran are heavily impacting the supply chain.

IW red ink. (Source: Emrah/Adobe Stock)

In my more than 25 years covering the ink industry for Ink World, I can say that price increases are the news that catches the most attention. Typically, ink manufacturers want nothing to do with issuing price increases, but circumstances out of their hands sometimes force the issue. It can be raw material shortages, some unusual issues, or political concerns. For example, the past two years have seen a number of geopolitical issues playing out. The first, throughout 2025, was the Trump Admin...

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