The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has said 45% of smartphones are made of petroleum derivatives.
The cartel said the components include cell phone towers, circuit boards, display screens, and durable polycarbonate casings, as well.
“Approximately 45% of smartphones are made from petroleum-derived plastics. Components such as cell phone towers, circuit boards, display screens, and durable polycarbonate casings, as well,” said the organization. 
According to OPEC in a brief press statement on its X handle, “From enabling communication and connectivity to supporting the digital economy, oil and its derivatives continue to contribute to technologies that keep the world connected.”
