naphtha

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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

Those stockpiles only last about 20 days, and half of all refiners that rely on naphtha to make plastic products have already cut output, Thieliant pointed out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

But in Asia the industry is set up to start with an oil derivative called naphtha.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The price of naphtha shipped into Asia has soared 60 percent since the war began.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The hall was lit by naphtha lamps, which shone brightly enough on the faces and bodies of the authence, but left the lofty rafters hidden in darkness.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman