Aluminum Prices Edge Higher Amid Supply Deficit – 24 February 2026

Summary: Benchmark aluminum prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) have stabilized near $3,030 per tonne as of late February. Market reports indicate that global inventories have fallen to multi-year lows, creating a structural supply deficit. This price firmness is largely driven by the “green energy” transition, with increasing consumption in renewable energy infrastructure and electric vehicles (EVs).

LME Aluminium Prices Edge Higher as Inventories Fall