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Briefing: Carmakers rush to secure aluminium as Middle East war hits supply
Strategic angle: Disruption to power supplies and shipping bottlenecks have affected key sources of production in Gulf
editorial-staff
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Updated 18 days ago
Recent disruptions to power supplies and shipping routes in the Gulf region have raised concerns for car manufacturers dependent on aluminium sourced from these areas.
The conflict has resulted in bottlenecks that affect not only the availability of aluminium but also the overall throughput of automotive production.
Automakers are now prioritizing the securing of aluminium supplies to mitigate potential production delays and maintain operational capacity.