Hindalco halts aluminium sales amid Iran conflict disruptions. India's Hindalco Industries has suspended extruded aluminium product sales, invoking force majeure clauses as the Iran war disrupts global supply chains. The conflict has halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, cutting off gas supplies critical for transforming aluminium ingots into finished products used in automotive and construction industries. While Indian smelters continue operating normally, manufacturers face severe supply constraints. Aluminium futures hit their highest levels in nearly four years on the London Metal Exchange as global shortages loom. Analysts warn the market could experience severe supply disruptions unless shipping resumes soon. West Asian producers have already declared force majeure, with expectations they will cut output unless additional raw materials arrive through the strait.
