Summary: LME aluminium prices have climbed above $3,500/tonne, fueled by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. With roughly 9% of global production based in the Gulf region, markets are bracing for a prolonged supply squeeze. Commerzbank analysts note that while China is the largest producer, its government-imposed production cap (45 million tonnes) limits its ability to offset Middle Eastern shortfalls.

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