naphtha

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The country last week imposed temporary export curbs on naphtha because of a supply crunch as shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have stalled since late February.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

They note that the South Korean chemical company holds about one month of naphtha inventory, and difficulties in procurement could lead to lower factory utilization in 2Q.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Geopolitical tensions have raised expectations of near-term naphtha shortages, and potential petrochemical supply shortfalls have recently lifted sector share prices, the analysts write in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

"And if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for two to three weeks, this could have a major impact" on naphtha production, they said.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The common room and the library were lit by anbaric power, but the Scholars preferred the older, softer naphtha lamps in the Retiring Room.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman