Aluminium Prices Hit 4-Year High as China Directs Energy Audits & Output Cuts – 27 May 2026
Summary:
Driven by intensified environmental inspections regarding energy usage and emission levels in China, global aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) surged to their highest levels since March 2022, reaching $3,697 per tonne. Geopolitical bottlenecks in the Middle East and tight overseas inventories are further aggravating the global supply pinch, threatening a rise in input costs for primary billets.
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