# RAM crisis could soon get worse as disruption in Strait of Hormuz shipping hits supply chain hard

> RAM could soon get more expensive This is due to the disruption of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz Specifically it pertains to problems with the supply of hydrofluoric acid, used for etching and cleaning in RAM…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/computing-components/ram-crisis-could-soon-get-worse-as-disruption-in-strait-of-hormuz-shipping-hits-supply-chain-hard?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a0efbe1a8ad83c319fb1e83)
- **Published:** 2026-05-21
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #supply #hormuz #shipping #soon #strait #chain #disruption #crisis
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