General · 18 March 2026
Aluminium Prices Surge as Iran War Disrupts Global Supply
Global aluminium prices are climbing sharply as the conflict involving Iran disrupts supply chains and fuels market uncertainty. Reduced output from Middle Eastern smelters and shipping risks around the Strait of Hormuz have tightened availability. Traders warn that rising energy costs and transport disruption are pushing prices higher, with demand remaining strong despite limited supply. The crisis is adding further strain to already volatile global commodity markets.
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