Summary: Supply tightness in the primary aluminium market continues as major Gulf smelters face energy and shipping disruptions. Qatalum (Qatar) is currently maintaining production at 60% capacity following gas supply limitations, while Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has phased out nearly 19% of its total capacity. This ongoing regional disruption is expected to keep global premiums for extrusion billets high throughout Q2 2026.

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