Aluminium Extrusion Industry Grappling with Severe LPG/PNG Shortages – 30 March 2026

Summary: The Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association (ALEMA) has issued an urgent appeal for government intervention. Escalating conflict in West Asia has severely disrupted the supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Piped Natural Gas (PNG)—the lifeblood of the melting and ageing processes in extrusion. Many manufacturers report being forced to cut production by 30–70%. The association is seeking “COVID-era” relief, including loan moratoriums, to prevent widespread defaults among the 250+ member companies.

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