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‘Plastic shock’ hits Asia as Iran oil crisis strangles supplies

Financial Times · May 7, 2026, 1:21 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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‘Plastic shock’ hits Asia as Iran oil crisis strangles supplies

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