Iran war oil supply shortage chokes China's 'plastic town'
April 9, 2026
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1:59Now PlayingIran war oil supply shortage chokes China's 'plastic town'
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as posted by the channelPlastic prices surged sharply in Zhangmutou, China's largest plastics trading hub, as rising oil-linked costs driven by the Iran war squeezed margins, disrupted logistics and triggered panic buying, with one manufacturer saying costs had risen about 60% since March.
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