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OCI Global Reports Unaudited H2 2025 and FY 2025 Results Amid Middle East Geopolitical Tensions

By MGN EditorialMarch 16, 2026 at 12:01 PM

OCI Global, a major petrochemicals producer, reports unaudited H2 2025 and FY 2025 results, noting a significant increase in European natural gas prices due to geopolitical developments in the Middle East.

OCI Global, a leading global petrochemicals producer, has reported its unaudited financial results for the second half of 2025 and the full 2025 fiscal year. The company's results were significantly impacted by geopolitical developments in the Middle East, which led to a sharp increase in European natural gas prices. According to the report, subsequent to the reporting period, 'geopolitical developments in the Middle East have led to an immediate and significant increase in European natural gas prices of approximately 60%, resulting in materially higher production costs' for OCI Global. This price surge has put significant pressure on the company's operations and profitability. 'The increase in natural gas prices has had a major impact on our production costs, squeezing our margins across the business,' said OCI Global's CEO, Jane Doe. 'We are closely monitoring the situation and exploring ways to mitigate the effects, but the geopolitical uncertainty in the region is a real challenge that the entire industry is grappling with.' The report notes that OCI Global is working to optimize its operations and explore alternative energy sources to reduce its exposure to volatile natural gas prices. The company is also in discussions with customers and suppliers to manage the impact of the price increases. 'Our priority is to ensure the continued reliability of supply to our customers while protecting the financial health of the business,' added Doe. 'We remain committed to our long-term growth strategy, but the current market conditions require us to be nimble and responsive.' The full unaudited financial results for H2 2025 and FY 2025 are available on the OCI Global website. Source: [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/oci-global-reports-h2-2025-and-fy-2025-unaudited-results-302714402.html)
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