What is urea and AdBlue, and why does a worldwide shortage threaten Australia’s supply chain?
by Peter Hannam Economics correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#5SSQB)
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You may have never heard of urea, but the worldwide shortage of the chemical compound could bring Australia's supply chain to its knees in a matter of weeks.
The world is facing a major shortage of the compound, a key ingredient found in the diesel exhaust fluid AdBlue and a large component in fertiliser.
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