The price of LCD TV and SmartPhones may increase

As the result of the earthquake that shook Japan, a significant deficit may occur in the supply of lithium-ion batteries, chips and liquid crystal displays.

The stops in the factories may affect Sony, Hitachi and the Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, resulting in the price increases of LCD TVs and of rechargeable batteries.

Japan, was forced to close more than 100 factories temporarily because of problems in obtaining raw materials, electricity and the supply of labor and transportation. The damaged plants may produce again in about 3 months – reports portfolio.hu.