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'Ceasefire' in Iran conflict sends oil prices tumbling / Tensions also expected to ease in polymers market

09.04.2026 — By Plasteurope.com staff — Is the global plastics market finally getting back on track? Hardly had the US, Israel, and Iran agreed to a supposed two-week ceasefire when the price of crude oil fell to well below USD 100 (EUR 86.50) per barrel (159 litres).This decline reflects hopes that the truce ...

09.04.2026 IRAN WAR  UK shops report material shortages, higher costs – BPF survey / Outlook grim

09.04.2026 UK CONSTRUCTION  Housebuilding decline continues into March / Business confidence hit by Middle East crisis

08.04.2026 PIE INDUSTRY TALK  PIE's latest webinar flags fresh supply-chain risks arising from the Middle East conflict

08.04.2026 ENERGY PRICES  Electricity trend March: Electricity being held hostage by gas prices / Geopolitical risk premiums on the rise

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09.04.2026 PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY  TecPart reports further decline in turnover, volumes / Market expected to bottom out by 2026

09.04.2026 BRASKEM  Struggling polyolefin producer considers measures to protect creditors

09.04.2026 OP MOBILITY  Module division braces itself against decline in turnover / Lighting unit aims to grow with Hyundai Mobis

09.04.2026 EMS-CHEMIE  Currency effects weigh on first-quarter turnover

09.04.2026 CEDO  Recycler takes over Italian PE specialist Polimero

08.04.2026 ITALY  Packaging: Recycling quota likely to drop to 75%

08.04.2026 UK RECYCLING  Over 50 councils miss prep deadline for Simpler Recycling system / Biggest recycling policy shake up in 20 years – Wrap

08.04.2026 JILIN JOINATURE POLYMER K.D. Feddersen takes over PEEK sales in Europe

07.04.2026 POLYMER PRICES  North America March: Soaring feedstock costs drive prices significantly higher / Export demand supports polyolefins / Further (substantial) price increases from producers likely in April, with improved margins

07.04.2026 LEUNA-POLYAMID  German state spends tens of millions to rescue Domo Caproleuna / Financial situation remains tense / Sister company still seeking investors

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