Global Tensions Highlight the Need for Greater Plastic Recycling; the Age of Parity Has Made It Possible

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 18, 2026 / The Age of Parity is no longer an abstract economic theory. It is becoming visible in real time.

A September 15 report in The New York Times examining the impact of surging fuel costs offers another reminder of how quickly an energy shock can become an economic shock. Recent fuel-price increases in Syria triggered widespread protests after diesel prices jumped 40 percent, while gasoline and other energy costs also increased sharply.