naphtha
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On Monday, Japanese toilet giant Toto halted orders for prefabricated bath units because of a shortage of naphtha, a critical petrochemical derived from crude oil.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
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
Around 70% of Japan’s consumption of naphtha, a key feedstock for plastics, comes from the Middle East.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
"We will designate naphtha as an item related to economic security by the end of the week," Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
“Asriel,” she said, going through into the warm naphtha light.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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