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Andhra Petro suspends Vizag plant operations as HPCL halts propylene supplyAndhra Petrochemicals Ltd suspended operations at its Visakhapatnam plant on March 17 after Hindustan Petroleum halted propylene supply due to geopolitical conflicts.By Gareema Bangad  March 17, 2026, 12:07:24 PM IST (Published)1 Min ReadThe Andhra Petrochemicals on Tuesday, March 17, said it has suspended operations at its Visakhapatnam plant after Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) halted the supply of a key raw material.

The shutdown has been effective from March 17, the company said in an exchange filing, citing disruptions linked to the ongoing geopolitical conflict involving Iran, the US and Israel.

The company said HPCL has stopped supplying propylene, a critical feedstock for its operations, leading to the suspension of plant activities.

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Andhra Petrochemicals added that operations will resume once the supply of propylene is restored, and the company will inform exchanges accordingly.

The development comes amid broader disruptions in global energy markets due to escalating tensions in West Asia, which have impacted supply chains for key inputs.

Shares of the company were trading 1.34% up at ₹38.64 as of 11.50 am on Tuesday. The stock has declined 33.39% in the past six months. 

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