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Another pressing issue is the skyrocketing price of diapers, which is critical for countless families. A report from Bloomberg in July 2021 highlighted how the cost of Pampers nearly doubled—from $25 for 200 diapers to $40 for just 168 diapers—within a mere six months. Even though the shortage of materials during the pandemic subsided, prices failed to normalize, indicating a stark mismatch between production costs and retail prices. Further investigation reveals that a mere two corporations, Procter & Gamble and Kimberly Clark, dominate approximately 70-80% of the diaper market, reinforcing the narrative of corporate greed leading to inflated consumer prices.