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While oil prices swing wildly, natural gas trade remains relatively steady. Analysts point to long‑term contracts, robust LNG logistics, and diversified supply chains as key stabilizers. This article explains why gas markets are weathering oil volatility and geopolitical tension.

Harrison Jacoby, director of PE at ICIS, confirmed in IOM3's March 2026 reporting that around 84% of Middle East

Iran's projected 69% inflation rate is reshaping pharmaceutical chemical trade across the Middle East. While Iranian petrochemical producers remain cost-competitive, ongoing sanctions, export restrictions, and shipping uncertainty continue to create challenges for pharmaceutical solvent procurement.

India's pharmaceutical industry is rapidly expanding GLP-1 API manufacturing capacity to meet growing global demand. Securing peptide raw materials and specialty solvents will be critical for maintaining production through H2 2026.

H1 2026 closes with vanillin markets segmented into three distinct supply tiers that food manufacturers must navigate strategically

Polypropylene markets have entered a critical transition as Chinese PDH plants regain access to LPG feedstock from Gulf suppliers. This shift could reshape PP pricing across Asia during the third quarter, creating new sourcing opportunities and procurement risks for buyers in China, India and other regional markets.
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