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Helium supply squeeze triples spot prices amid Iran war
Original: 60 Minutes Transcript: Helium in short supply as Iran war continues, with spot prices tripling
CBS News' 60 Minutes reports that the ongoing war involving Iran has disrupted global helium supplies, with spot prices tripling. Iran's position near major shipping routes and its role in regional instability is adding pressure to a market already facing tight supply. The report highlights how the conflict is driving shortages of the gas used in medicine, electronics and scientific research.
Why now: The Iran conflict is disrupting a critical industrial supply chain, driving sharp price increases that concern businesses and consumers.
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- 60 Minutes Transcript: Helium in short supply as Iran war continues, with spot prices tripling · CBS News
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