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Chemical Crunch: Inventory Paralysis and Soaring Prices

Chemical Prices Skyrocket 400-500%

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Lori Ann LaRocco
May 01, 2026
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  • Chemical costs increased by 200-400%.

  • Supply chain constraints in chemicals that make plastics.

The Strait of Hormuz closure is an enormous hairball snarling the petrochemical supply chain.

“Chemical costs are up about 200-400% for most of our members at this point,” said Eric Byer, ceo of the Alliance for Chemical Distribution. “The updates from executiv…

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