Ukraine Invasion May Spark Another Microchip Shortage

[ScareCrow]

Another mess on the horizon......

Ukraine produces the most neon gas in the world, which is critical for the production of new vehicle chips.

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[Kritas]

Russia is a large producer of palladium, which is used in catalytic converters and electronics. The number I saw quoted on the news was 40% of the world's production.

 

[Major Kong]

Scarcity, pronounced Scare-City
coming soon
Not needing a crystal ball to see this on the horizon
Lack of new vehicles----> $$$$$$
Demand for used vehicles-----> $$$$$$

 

[Kritas]

We're in for a rough year. War, inflation, tanking stock market, COVID.... batten down the hatches and ride it out.

 

[Warpious]

Yeah, I'm kinda early buying things I know I'm going to need, ie tires, summer clothes, certain freezable foods before prices spike. Glad we got the car when we did.

 

[Major Kong]

Yeah, I'm kinda early buying things I know I'm going to need, ie tires, summer clothes, certain freezable foods before prices spike. Glad we got the car when we did.

Similar take on it
Mrs Kong on buying frenzy for work/winter boots for backup
2004 daily driver got the full preventative maintenance program
Didn't need snowblower yet but end of year sales said do it and tuck it away for later
Vehicle........strike now or pay later

Inquire with a close friend
Comptroller for large business
says 20% inflation hike applied to customers
When the dollar store is now the buck and a quarter store you'd better plan for it

 

[Warpious]

Exactly, don't think we need to panic buy, but if imma buy it anyway....

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