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Why are oil prices rising?
Global oil prices are influenced by many factors, including supply and demand, geopolitical events, and production decisions by major oil-producing countries. When oil prices go up, it makes everything that relies on oil more expensive, from transport to manufacturing, which is why synthetic fibres derived from oil become pricier.
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