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Old May 15, 2026 | 01:06 PM
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Aluminum Prices Up Over 90% During Past Year

Per Kiplinger - Over the past year, due to tariffs (up from 10% to 50%) and the war in Iran, aluminum prices have increased by 90%. The transportation (including the aerospace) sector accounts for 1/3 the aluminum demand. Auto manufacturers consume 30% more aluminum now than they did in 2020.
 
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Old May 15, 2026 | 03:20 PM
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Interesting.......from a man named steele............
 
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Originally Posted by andy.steele
Auto manufacturers consume 30% more aluminum now than they did in 2020.
Sounds like demand plays a big part in price going up.

You know, when demand goes up, prices go up, and all that.
 
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Old May 15, 2026 | 04:52 PM
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Hmmm…I have a bunch of aluminum I should take to the scrap yard now. I should check prices.
 
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