JPMorgan warns that worsening petroleum coke shortages could disrupt aluminium production worldwide, not just in the Gulf. The bank says a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could impair supply of the critical smelting fuel, pushing some producers toward operational constraints or production cuts. Supply tightness is already visible, with a major deficit expected by 2026.
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