Russia Introduces Helium Export Restrictions Amid Global Shortage
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Source: The Moscow Times
Published: 2026-04-14 23:05 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Health, Middle East, Europe, Military & Defence, Iran, Ukraine/Russia, Energy, Trade & Sanctions, Space, World News, War & Conflict
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The Russian government has restricted helium exports until the end of 2027 after the war in Iran sparked a global shortage of the rare gas, which is used in everything from semiconductor production and medical imaging to rocket fuels and welding.
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