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Middle East Conflict
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ENERGY PRICES
Electricity trend March: Electricity being held hostage by gas prices / Geopolitical risk premiums on the rise
 		08.04.2026
ITALY
Packaging: Recycling quota likely to drop to 75%
 		08.04.2026
UK RECYCLING
Over 50 councils miss prep deadline for Simpler Recycling system / Biggest recycling policy shake up in 20 years – Wrap
 		08.04.2026
ABS IMPORTS
War in the Middle East chokes off imports from East Asia / Prices skyrocket / Supply bottlenecks loom over next few months
 		07.04.2026
ENERGY PRICES
Gas trend March: The strait of a few kilometres has plunged the world into chaos / Supply shock dictates markets
 		07.04.2026
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Polystyrene: Trinseo declares force majeure
 		02.04.2026
LOGISTICS
Apparent blockade: China, Russia, and one Greek shipowner move vessels through the Strait of Hormuz / Iran levies transit fees
 		02.04.2026
EUROPEAN ECONOMY
Iran war supercharges consumer costs / Are interest rates next?
 		01.04.2026
POLYETHYLENE
Brazil imposes final anti-dumping duties on US, Canadian imports / Measures maintained at provisional levels
 		31.03.2026
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
EU trade agreements with India and Mercosur to support struggling car sector / Plastic components suppliers may benefit / Emerging market access unlikely to be game changer
 		31.03.2026
SWEDEN
More than 3 bn drinks containers returned / Deposit increase spurs consumers to use DRS
 		31.03.2026
AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING
Limited availability of recyclate to meet ELVR targets / Car industry to compete with other sectors for material – Conversio study
 		30.03.2026
SOUTH KOREA
Naphtha shock: Middle East war accelerates cracker consolidation / Reorganisation plans for Yeosu on the table
 		30.03.2026
PVC
Mexico imposes provisional anti-dumping duties on US imports / US shipments dominate market
 		27.03.2026
LOGISTICS
Container freight rates remain subdued / Fuel for ships and aircrafts running short
 		27.03.2026
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