naphtha
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A cautious reopening of the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Iran deal was signed last week has yet to fully impact naphtha prices, which have dipped only slightly.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
Around 60 percent of the naphtha imported to Asia comes from the Gulf.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
Plastics and chemicals makers in Asia need naphtha and other oil derivatives from the Middle East and shortages have led them to reduce output.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
Artience, a Japan-based printing ink manufacturer, said in April it planned to raise prices for its printing ink for plastic and paper products by 20%, citing the naphtha shortage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
That was something else to think of: the matches were running out, and so was the naphtha for the stove; she must keep the fire alight day and night from now on.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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