According to the analysts of the international news agency Reuters, the simultaneous US / Israeli war on Iran has so far cost international businesses $25bn.

Companies and their customers throughout the world have faced supply shocks linked to the consequential Hormuz blockades, the news outlet reveals.

The US-Israeli war on Iran has already cost businesses throughout the world at least $25 billion, with losses continuing to mount, Reuters reported on Monday, citing an analysis of corporate disclosures from companies listed in the US, Europe and Asia.

The press agency reviewed statements from businesses across major global markets and found that at least 279 enterprises have cited supply chain disruptions and soaring fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict as a reason for emergency measures.

Some have raised prices or cut production, while others have suspended dividends or share buybacks, furloughed staff, imposed fuel surcharges or have sought urgent government support.

Whirlpool CEO Marc Bitzer told analysts earlier this month that the downturn resembled the global financial crisis in 2008.

This occurred after the appliance maker halved its full-year forecast and suspended dividend payments. 

‘Consumers are holding back on replacing products and, rather, repairing them,’ Bitzer said.

According to the outlet, European firms accounted for the largest share of downgraded forecasts, with 130 companies cutting outlooks, compared with 61 in Asia and 59 in the US.

Most of them were based in the EU and the UK, where energy prices were already elevated since cutting back on Russian oil and gas imports after the escalation of the Ukraine conflict four years ago.

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski said Elevated gas prices are the core issue we’re seeing right now.’

Newell Brands CFO Mark Erceg said every $5 rise in oil prices adds about $5 million in costs.

Continental executive Roland Welzbacher said the impact would become ’full-blown’ in the second half.’

Airlines accounted for the largest share of quantified war-related costs at nearly $15 billion, while Toyota warned of a $4.3 billion hit and P&G estimated a $1 billion post-tax profit blow, the report said.

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