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naphtha

[naf-thuh, nap-] / ˈnæf θə, ˈnæp- /


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However, the benefit is likely to be temporary as the company relies heavily on Middle East supplies, and the current naphtha feedstock inventory may only last until May, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

They note that the South Korean chemical company holds about one month of naphtha inventory, and difficulties in procurement could lead to lower factory utilization in 2Q.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Those stockpiles only last about 20 days, and half of all refiners that rely on naphtha to make plastic products have already cut output, Thieliant pointed out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

"We concluded that a reduction in naphtha imports was inevitable. Our goal is to avoid a suspension of our operations," a company spokesperson told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

“Asriel,” she said, going through into the warm naphtha light.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman