WIRE — Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have tightened global petrochemical feedstock supply and driven plastic prices to record highs, jumping nearly 40% since February. Several prominent Asian petrochemical producers have already invoked force majeure and halted plastic production. Since 40% of all plastic is used for single-use packaging, these market shocks cause dramatic price hikes Source
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