The sharp rise in commodity prices in recent weeks is prompting corporate consumers to hedge their exposure to raw materials and rebuild depleted inventories. As prices on Thursday rose to their highest in six months, traders noted widespread activity among consumers – from airlines hedging their exposure to rising oil prices and carmakers buying cheap aluminium to food companies securing supplies.

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