Tag: Gulf supply disruption

LME metals prices a mixed bag; Hormuz disruptions tighten global energy and metals supplies

Mar 18, 2026

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Pranjaly

in Aluminium, Copper, Lead, Nickel, Non Ferrous, Zinc

LME aluminium resilient near $3,400/t despite broader market weakness EGA adjusts logistics to sustain aluminium exports amid Gulf tensions Base metals on the London Metal Exchange (LME) traded mixed but largely lower d-o-d on 18 March 2026, amid cautious market sentiment. Aluminium inched up 0.10% to $3,400/t, while zinc declined 1.30% to $3,228/t. Lead gained…