naphtha
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An April survey by Seidanren, which represents consumer-goods companies and consumer organizations in Japan, found that 44% of more than 100 companies polled have already felt some effects from the naphtha shortage.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Supplies of naphtha, a byproduct of oil refining used in ink and plastics, have also been hit hard.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Local media said the snack-maker has seen its procurement of printing ink compromised by shortages of naphtha, an oil byproduct used in a wide range of industries.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has said Japan has secured enough naphtha and similar oil-derived products to last into next year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
However, he was alert, and he snapped open the spy hole, at the same time opening the tap that allowed a flow of naphtha past the pilot light in the buttress outside.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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