Many Aluminum Plate/Sheet And Strip Producers In Henan Raise Processing Fees, Citing Rising Natural Gas Prices And Aluminum Ingot Premiums 

Since December, many aluminum plate/sheet and strip producers in Henan have increased their product processing fees, and the hike is generally 200 yuan/mt. The reason for the increase in processing fees is mostly due to the increase in natural gas prices and the sustained spot premiums of aluminum ingots over SHFE front-month contract.