Haldia Petrochemicals (HPL) is sourcing naphtha from Oman after a supply shortfall from Kuwait and Qatar tied to the Middle East conflict. Shipping data and an industry source indicate HPL is rerouting imports to keep production steady, with Oman loading ports positioned just outside the conflict zone and better suited to current logistics disruptions.
The Iran war is disrupting Middle East naphtha supplies, leaving Asian producers struggling to secure feedstock. With availability tight, companies are paying roughly double pre-war rates, forcing widespread output cuts across the region. Many plants are reportedly operating at their lowest levels as costs rise and procurement becomes increasingly difficult.
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