Naphtha supply disruption raising prices of medical supplies but Singapore has adequate stockpiles

Naphtha, a key manufacturing component of medical products, is facing unstable supply amid disruptions brought about by the Middle East conflict. Derived from crude oil, the petrochemical liquid mixture is a key ingredient for producing plastics found in syringes and catheters. Suppliers said prices of such medical products are rising and could jump as much as 50%. The Singapore Health Ministry has assured that public healthcare institutions are not facing any shortages and there are adequate stockpiles. Beatrice Yap reports.