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Some metal prices are finally down, a potential deterrent for catalytic converter thefts

Aug 7, 2023
Lower palladium prices might also lead to fewer catalytic converter thefts, which spiked when the metal fetched a premium.
The high price of palladium led to a rise in catalytic converter theft, said metal trader David Holmes, but that trend might be turning around.
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