Tag: Gulf Supply Risks

Ex-China supply tightness lifted aluminium near four-year highs Profit-taking pressure emerged after aluminium’s sharp weekly rally Benchmark aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) increased by 2.0% w-o-w in the week ended 15 May 2026, supported by firm global sentiment, tightening supply concerns and continued geopolitical risks across the Middle East. Pricing, inventory trends…