Frankfurt, Germany, March 13, 2026 (AFP) - Mideast war plunges Germany's energy-hungry industry into crisis

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2026-03-13

Germany's energy-hungry industries are sounding the alarm about the devastating impacts of the Middle East war as companies battle problems from surging power costs to snarled supply chains. From chemicals to steel and cement, Europe's biggest economy is a major producer of industrial goods that require huge quantities of power to make, and Germany imports much of its energy. The price jumps triggered by the conflict and closure of key energy rou......

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