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Middle East tensions push up cost of key plastics ingredient used in medical supplies
While Singapore is not facing a shortage of medical supplies, disruptions to oil flows in the Middle East are tightening the supply of naphtha, a key feedstock for many everyday plastic items.
26 Mar, 07:05 — 26 Mar, 12:06
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YahooMostly Factual137d ago
Middle East tensions push global oil prices up by 2%
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Middle East tensions push up cost of key plastics ingredient used in medical supplies
While Singapore is not facing a shortage of medical supplies, disruptions to oil flows in the Middle East are tightening the supply of naphtha, a key feedstock for many everyday plastic items.
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First report: channel-news-asia · 26 Mar, 07:05|Full coverage: 2 · 5h|Window: 5h
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