Middle East Situation Impacts Japanese Auto Industry: Some Manufacturers Cut Production, Tire Prices Rise
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The tightening situation in the Middle East, particularly the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, is impacting Japan's automotive industry, leading to naphtha shortages, production cuts by some manufacturers, and rising tire prices. The instability in diluent supply is particularly severe, affecting repair shops and truck manufacturers.