Oxygen Tank and Air Purifier Sales Surge in Southeast Asia Amid Indonesian Wildfire Haze

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Demand for oxygen tanks and air purifiers has risen sharply across Southeast Asia, with reported sales jumping by as much as 600 percent. The surge coincides with wildfires in Indonesia that have produced thick haze across the region. Air purifier retailers say their sales began climbing after air quality deteriorated in August. The spike reflects growing public concern over the health risks posed by polluted air. The source article offers limited detail beyond these retailer observations.

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