The Download: plastic’s problem with fuel prices, and SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO

MIT Technology Review4/2/2026

Summary

Fuel prices are soaring due to the ongoing war in Iran, leading to potential future consequences for plastic. This information is part of The Download, a weekday newsletter that covers current events in technology. Additionally, SpaceX is mentioned in relation to a blockbuster IPO.

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Recency Multiplier94% (0.5^4/48)
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