LME Aluminium Surges Past $3,650 Amid Global Supply Tensions – 23 April 2026
Summary: LME aluminium prices have hit a new peak today as supply concerns intensify. The cash-settlement price reached $3,652/mt, driven by a significant “backwardation” (premium for immediate delivery) due to ongoing logistical disruptions in the Middle East. For extrusion firms, this indicates a tightening of the physical metal market and higher immediate procurement costs.
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