The global supply‑chain pressure index rose to 1.8, the strongest reading since July 2022. The index measures how difficult it is to move goods worldwide, with positive values indicating worsening disruptions.
The index increased by 1.1 point in April, the largest monthly jump since March 2020. Analysts attribute the rise mainly to the Iran–U.S. conflict and the concurrent closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Prolonged disruptions are expected to delay deliveries and intensify price pressures across the global economy.