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Mideast conflict to dampen chemicals production, trade activity: Fitch

Wed, 25 Mar 2026

The prolonged closure of Strait of Hormuz, lasting significantly longer than a month, would negatively affect global chemical production, with Mideastern and Asian producers most affected. Chemical production costs may hit a new high and global supply chains could get disrupted, said a report.