A supply chain snag is pushing prices up. Here's how a delay far away reaches your cart.

Originally reported as: “Shipping bottlenecks and component shortages ripple through consumer prices”

A disruption in the supply chain, the network that moves goods and parts from factories to store shelves, is making some products harder to find and more expensive. When shipping gets delayed or a key component runs short, businesses pay more to get what they need, and they often pass that cost on to shoppers. These snarls can come from many sources, like port congestion, weather, or a shortage of a single part. The result tends to be higher prices and longer waits for affected goods.