EU Input Factor Prices Fluctuate in August-September 2026 Amid Middle East Tensions
Ministry of Commerce - International trade (ข่าวการค้าระหว่างประเทศ)
Key summary
The Department of Commerce in Brussels reports that prices for key EU input factors—fuel, electricity, fertilizer, and plastics—shifted between August and September 2026. Fuel prices rose overall due to ongoing Middle East conflict uncertainty, while electricity costs climbed from June through September driven by weather volatility and high demand. Fertilizer nitrogen and potassium prices fell after the main planting season, whereas phosphorus prices increased due to raw material costs and Chinese export restrictions. Plastic prices dropped significantly in August compared to July but saw a slight uptick at month-end as producers resumed modest raw material purchases.
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Ministry of Commerce - International trade (ข่าวการค้าระหว่างประเทศ)
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