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Global benchmarks · Updated 7 Oct 2026

LME Aluminium Price Today

London Metal Exchange cash settlement price in US$ per tonne, with the ₹ per kg equivalent and trend. Shown with a 2-day delay; today’s live LME price is free for registered Recyclaro members.

LME cash price · 7 Oct 2026$3,103/tonne▼ -1.02%
In ₹
₹300.10 /kg
Previous day
$3,135 /t
Price date
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LME aluminium price trend

Period change▼ -3.71%
Period high$3,352
Period low$3,103
UnitUS$/tonne
3,0733,1503,2273,3053,38228 Aug17 Sep7 Oct
Daily prices, last 10 trading days
DateUS$/tonne₹/kgChange
$3,103₹300.10▼ -1.02%
$3,135₹303.20▲ +0.89%
$3,107₹300.54▼ -0.08%
$3,110₹300.78▼ -0.34%
$3,120₹301.80▼ -2.62%
$3,204₹309.92▼ -0.67%
$3,226₹312.00▼ -0.71%
$3,249₹314.23▼ -0.17%
$3,254₹314.76▲ +0.81%
$3,228₹312.24–
About this benchmark

What is the LME aluminium price?

The LME aluminium price is the global benchmark for primary aluminium. Aluminium scrap, ingot and alloy prices in India move with it, adjusted for the rupee and local premiums.

Price drivers

What moves this price

  • China output caps and smelter power costs
  • Auto, packaging and construction demand
  • Energy prices
  • The US dollar

India scrap grades linked to LME aluminium

Market update · 11 October 2026

Copper firm on China restocking and Chile strike; weak rupee keeps Indian scrap rates high

Aluminium, zinc, lead, nickel, tinMixed

Risk-off sell-off on Thursday, partial recovery on Friday

Tin fell about 5% and lead, zinc, nickel and aluminium each lost at least 1% on Thursday as oil jumped and equities fell. Prices steadied on Friday. Aluminium is trading below its levels earlier in the year.

For your business: Aluminium and zinc scrap rates have softened slightly. Short-term swings are large, so lock prices on the day of the deal rather than relying on last week’s quote.

Oil and shippingWatch

Brent above $100 on Middle East shipping disruption

Brent crude traded around $104 a barrel as disruption to shipping in the Gulf continued, and freight rates remain high. Higher energy costs raise the cost of smelting aluminium and zinc and of moving scrap by sea and road.

For your business: Expect higher freight on imported scrap and longer transit times. Factor transport costs into landed-price comparisons.

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FAQ

LME aluminium price: common questions

What is the LME aluminium price today?

Recyclaro shows the LME aluminium price with a 2-day delay: on 7 October 2026 the cash price was $3,103 per tonne (-1.02% on the day), about ₹300.10 per kg. Today’s live LME price is free for registered members: sign up or log in.

How does the LME aluminium price affect scrap prices in India?

Indian aluminium scrap is priced off the LME, converted to rupees at the day’s exchange rate. A move on the LME usually reaches Indian scrap yards within one to three trading days.

Why does the LME aluminium price change?

China output caps and smelter power costs; Auto, packaging and construction demand; Energy prices; The US dollar.

How often is this price updated?

Several times a day. The date next to the price shows the latest market day it reflects.

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