What was the month-on-month change in the Global ICIS Petrochemical Index (IPEX) for July, and what were the main drivers?

The Global ICIS Petrochemical Index (IPEX) fell by 4.66% month on month in July, driven by healthier supply and soft downstream demand across most chemical markets, particularly in Europe.

What major infrastructure incidents affected chemicals production at the Port of Rotterdam during the reporting week?

Chemicals production at the Port of Rotterdam was severely disrupted by infrastructure problems including a power outage and a lethal explosion, which occurred on Thursday and resulted in a fatality.

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Aug 17, 2026

ICIS Europe reports a 4.66% drop in global chemical prices in July and production disruptions at Rotterdam. Eurostat data shows chemicals output plummeted in June amidst rising biofuel feedstock concerns.

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