Qatar smelter shutdown exacerbates Iran war aluminium fears - Reuters
Qatar smelter shutdown exacerbates Iran war aluminium fears Reuters
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QatarEnergy has suspended aluminium and chemical production following Iranian attacks that led to the shutdown of its major LNG plant, causing aluminium prices to rise by up to 3.8% on the London Metal Exchange.
The shutdown of Qatalum, a major Qatari smelter, due to gas supply issues linked to Iranian attacks, has intensified concerns over aluminium supply disruptions, with aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange rising by 2%.
QatarEnergy has ceased production of chemicals and petrochemicals following Iranian drone attacks on its facilities, leading to a surge in global natural gas prices and raising concerns about energy security.
Qatar's air force shot down two Iranian fighter jets, and QatarEnergy halted LNG production following Iranian attacks, causing European natural gas prices to surge over 50% amid escalating Gulf tensions.
QatarEnergy suspended LNG production after Iranian drone attacks on its facilities, leading to a sharp rise in European gas prices and raising concerns about global LNG supply disruptions.
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