naphtha
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Fears about a shortage of naphtha - a petrochemical produced from crude oil and a key raw ingredient in plastics - are also simmering in Japan.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
While Takaichi has urged calm and said there would be no immediate disruptions, fears remain that naphtha shortages could further stress the country's healthcare system, already straining under an ageing population.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The country last week imposed temporary export curbs on naphtha because of a supply crunch as shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have stalled since late February.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Geopolitical tensions have raised expectations of near-term naphtha shortages, and potential petrochemical supply shortfalls have recently lifted sector share prices, the analysts write in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
In the soft naphtha light, something gleamed richly.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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