EU sanctions hit Iran petrochemical exports

2012-05-17 18

Iran's petrochemical exports have plunged nearly 90 percent in the last two weeks, according to traders and shipping data.

That is because most shipping firms cannot get insurance to transport cargoes due to EU sanctions.

The sanctions banning European insurers and reinsurers from covering tankers carrying Iranian petrochemicals came into effect at the start of May.

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