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https://reason.com/2026/03/16/iran-war-leaves-helium-supply-chains-up-in-the-air/
Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure sparks global helium supply crunch
Mar 16, 2026 - About 30 percent of the world's helium supply depends on the Strait of Hormuz. Its closure means higher prices for tech manufacturing and advanced medical care.
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https://wccftech.com/helium-shortage-high-oil-prices-nintendo-switch-2-price-up/
Global Helium Shortage and High Oil Prices Will Eventually Push The Nintendo Switch 2 Price Up,...
Apr 2, 2026 - The Nintendo Switch 2 price is under pressure. A former Nintendo sales lead explains how rising oil prices are driving up semiconductor and cartridge...
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https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260329PR200/2026-supply-market.html
2026 Global Helium Supply Crisis: Strategic Implications for Semiconductor and Storage Supply Chains
Mar 30, 2026 - The global helium market is currently facing an unprecedented supply shock, driven by geopolitical instability in the Middle East. As of March 2026,...
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https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-iran-war-disrupts-global-helium-supply-and-artificial-intelligence-chip/
The Iran war disrupts global helium supply and artificial intelligence chipmakers | Scientific...
Mar 18, 2026 - The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has trapped a third of the world’s commercial helium, threatening the irreplaceable coolant that makes MRI scanners and...
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