The Straits TimesBusiness
US-Iran war turns China's petrochemical glut into a crunch
Eight months of conflict between the United States and Iran have tightened petrochemical supplies in China, reversing a glut. Prices have climbed, and inflation accelerated to a faster-than-expected five percent in September, adding pressure on businesses and consumers.
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