Chemicals, Solvents & Intermediates, Polymers

June 01, 2026

What are companies saying about the impact of the Iran conflict?

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HIGHLIGHTS

Supply security concerns rise in Q1 results

War tightens markets, beats expectations

Chemical Week editor-in-chief Mark Thomas, senior editor Vincent Valk, and S&P Global Energy senior price reporter Mujidah Yahaya join host Jameson Croteau for a discussion of the first-quarter results season, with a particular focus on the impact of the Iran conflict on the major petrochemical companies. The renewed importance of supply security, potential impact on the outlook, and how long disruptions may last are key topics. The panelists also discuss inflation impacts and some rare pockets of growth for the industry.

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