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Last updated: May 29, 2026, 11:42 PM ET

Petrochemical Supply

Japan’s naphtha shortages have tightened feedstock availability, forcing refinery operators to cut output and raise prices. The crisis has pushed crude‑oil imports higher, with domestic producers citing a 15‑percent rise in feedstock costs and a projected 3‑month lag in supply recovery.