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title: "Iran war disrupts global aluminum supply, prolonging shortages for months"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/282325264.md"
description: "The ongoing Iran war has significantly disrupted the global aluminum supply, leading to prolonged shortages expected to last for several months. Key energy facilities have been targeted, affecting the supply of oil, gas, and aluminum, which is crucial for various industries. The Middle East is responsible for approximately 8% of the world's aluminum production, exacerbating the situation."
datetime: "2026-04-10T10:05:27.000Z"
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# Iran war disrupts global aluminum supply, prolonging shortages for months

The Iran war has deepened disruptions to the global supply of aluminum, with shortages expected to last for months. A number of energy facilities have been directly targeted in the monthlong war in the Middle East, squeezing the supply of oil, gas, and other key materials such as aluminum. The Middle East produces around 8% \[…\]

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