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WaterOctober 2026

Copper Holds Its Record as Other Metals Retreat

Water prices, EU – vs a year ago
4,6%unchanged: 0.0 percentage points
flat as inflation climbs to 3.8%
Eurostat, September
Copper
14 508 $/tup: 0.2%
record high; supply disruptions, tariff risk
World Bank
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WaterSeptember 2026

Record Copper Drives Up Water Infrastructure Costs

Water prices, EU – vs a year ago
4,6%up: 0.1 percentage points
steady at 4.5–4.7% since June
Eurostat, August
Copper
14 474 $/tup: 1.0%
record high, tight supply
World Bank
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