-->Kleenex Maker to Raise Prices in U.S.
Associated Press

DALLAS - Kimberly-Clark Corp., the maker of Kleenex tissues and Scott paper towels, Tuesday said it plans to raise consumer prices of tissue products in the United States by an average of about 6 percent during the third quarter.

The company said prices for bathroom tissue, paper towels and napkins will be increased effective July 11. Facial tissue prices will rise beginning Aug. 29.

The Irving, Texas-based company said the increases are necessary to offset inflated raw-material costs, particularly for fiber, as well as higher energy costs.

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