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State of emergency: Middle East conflict shakes petrochemicals sector / High import dependence

16.03.2026 — By Plasteurope.com staff — Since the outbreak of the war in the Middle East on 28 February – with a provisional peak when Iran on 2 March declared that it had taken control of the Strait of Hormuz – the global energy and petrochemical industries have been experiencing unprecedented disruption. Chi...

16.03.2026 EU POLICY  Commission adopts ‘Made in Europe' proposal / Move aims to restore region's competitiveness, boost decarbonisation / Coalition launches circular campaign

13.03.2026 POLYMER PRICE FORECASTS  Iran war boosts C2, C3 prices

13.03.2026 POLYMER PRICES  China standard thermoplastics February: Prices firm except for polyethylene / Demand remains weak during holidays / Seasonal recovery and Middle East conflict to drive up prices in March

12.03.2026 SABIC  Resin maker changes C2/C3 formula-based contracts / Price hikes for PE, PP

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16.03.2026 MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT  German industry association urges plastics converters to reject unjustified force majeure notifications / Speaks of involving antitrust authorities

16.03.2026 REPEATS  Dutch recycling ops insolvent / Capacity estimated at 70,000 t/y

16.03.2026 CARBIOS  PET recycler hits back at ‘destabilisation operation' by former executive / Financing of new plant in France still unclear / Company sees three-month setback

16.03.2026 BIOPLASTICS German researchers lead charge to develop bio-alternative to plastics for electrical uses

13.03.2026 POLYMER PRICES  Standard thermoplastics trend March: Middle East conflict leads to triple-digit increases for nearly all materials / Prices likely to rise further

13.03.2026 CABOT  Carbon black manufacturer plans price hikes and surcharges

13.03.2026 WACKER CHEMIE  German silicone specialist intends to lower its long-term forecast / 'We will reduce our production', says CEO

13.03.2026 POLYURETHANE  Dow, Huntsman, Lanxess raise prices for MDI and polyols

13.03.2026 PLASTIC FANTASTIC Plastic golf tees get their cards marked

12.03.2026 SABIC  Energy surcharges for PC, PBT, blends

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