naphtha-shortage

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Japan Faces Naphtha Shortages from Strait of Hormuz Disruptions, Impacting Food Packaging Costs by 2026

Food and drink prices in Japan are poised to increase as early as summer 2026 due to disruptions in naphtha supply caused by a two-month-old war in the Middle East. Suppliers of plastic packaging are demanding higher prices, affecting small and mid-size food manufacturers. Recent…

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