Rising lithium battery material prices trigger widespread inflation; Chinese battery makers forced to take action

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By Emily KuoJun 29, 2026, 12:54 am126 ptsTrending
China's electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage supply chains are undergoing a profound structural shift. Over the past year, prices of upstream battery materials have continued to rise. According to reports, the sharp increase in lithium battery raw material prices has challenged the market's previous…

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