General · 13 April 2026
Aluminium hits four year high on Hormuz fears
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Manufacturing costs are rising as metal supplies tighten during the conflict. Aluminium prices climbed to a four-year high after fears grew that disruption through the Strait of Hormuz would restrict shipments following failed Iran talks. The surge reflects concerns about supply from Gulf producers and shipping risks, with the region a key source of global aluminium output.
Reported by The Wall Street Journal · How we write briefs