# Refrigerants

China’s Cooling Crisis: Refrigerant Prices Hit Decade High Amidst Global Supply Shift

Refrigerant prices in China, specifically R32 and R134a, have reached 10-year highs due to surging demand from the air conditioning, electric vehicle, and cold-chain sectors. This price spike reflects a tightening supply-demand balance that could impact global manufacturing costs for appliances and EVs.