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It's not just oil: Aluminum prices have surged as Iran conflict chokes supply

CNBC Top Stories March 18, 2026 · 12:48 pm Read Original

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It's not just oil: Aluminum prices have surged as Iran conflict chokes supply

The U.S. and Israel's war with Iran has upended the supply of aluminum in the Middle East, sending prices of the base metal skyrocketing.

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Published Mar 18, 2026 · 12:48 pm

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