As you are very well aware, fuel and transportation costs have risen to unprecedented levels.  As of today the national average of regular gasoline is $4.59/gal and over $5.57/gal for diesel, the highest of all time. 

As quarter 1 of 2022 comes to a close, inflation is becoming a major factor and will have a profound effect on our economy.  So far this year we have seen increases on fuel, plastics, chemicals & more.  Now manufacturers of paper & fiber have announced a large 15+% increase. 

During the height of the pandemic the average selling price on disposable gloves had risen by nearly 500%.  The huge demand for these gloves, coupled with the reduced manufacturing capibility led to mass shortages and skyrocketing prices.