ChemBriefFeedstock Costs Pressure Global Styrene Margins
Elevated benzene costs and lackluster demand are squeezing global styrene margins, with production economics expected to remain challenged amid sustained high oil prices.
chemweek · 2026-10-21 03:14
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Japan September Chemical Wholesale Inflation Rises; Overall PPI Eases
Japan's chemical wholesale prices surged 13.3% year-on-year in September, driven by higher benzene and VCM costs, while overall PPI growth slowed. The IMF projects economic growth will decelerate amid
icis · 2026-10-13 00:00
EPCA: Octane pull reshaping US Gulf aromatics market
Surging octane demand is restructuring the US Gulf aromatics market, diverting ethylbenzene and cumene to gasoline blending while elevating benzene and styrene prices through 2026 amid shifting global
chemweek · 2026-10-11 21:58
US Aromatic Supply Chain Under Pressure
US refineries are prioritizing diesel and jet fuel production amid record price spreads, risking reduced aromatic output from catalytic reformers. As winter demand rises, this shift could tighten US s
ccin · 2026-09-29 00:00
Europe Benzene September Window Opens Slowly Amid Lengthy Supply
Europe's benzene September trading window opened with just 11 trades, reflecting ample supply and a flat forward curve. Prices ranged from $1,110 to $1,180 per tonne as downstream demand remained soft
icis · 2026-08-25 00:00
Oman’s aromatics output rises, but PP volumes slump 29% on year in H1 2026: ONA
Oman's petrochemical sector reported mixed H1 2026 results, with aromatics and feedstock outputs rising while polypropylene volumes fell 29%. Exports of benzene, p-xylene, and LPG increased despite th
chemweek · 2026-08-10 21:54
Europe Benzene Spot Near Four-Year High as Activity Stalls Ahead of June Window
European benzene spot prices hit a four-year high this week, but trading stalled amid geopolitical volatility and widening spreads. Export arbitrage to the US remains active despite rising feedstock c
icis · 2026-05-21 00:00
Benzene prices soar in Asia, Europe, US Gulf
Benzene prices surge globally across Asia, Europe, and the US Gulf amid feedstock crunches forcing production cuts and declaring force majeure in Asian facilities.
chemweek · 2026-03-09 04:42
Asian Aromatics Prices Hit Multi-Month Highs
Escalating Middle East tensions drove crude oil prices up, pushing Asian aromatics like naphtha, PX, and benzene to multi-month or yearly highs. Traders remain cautious amid supply tightness and risin
ccin · 2026-03-06 00:00
Asia benzene rally resumes; buyers rush to secure forward cargoes
Asia benzene prices rallied as buyers secured forward cargoes amid strong upstream crude gains linked to Middle East conflicts. Rising feedstock costs drive market sentiment despite limited direct sup
icis · 2026-03-05 00:00
Benzene at 200: From Oil By-Product to Aromatic Icon
Celebrating 200 years since Michael Faraday isolated benzene, this piece highlights the molecule's transition from an oil by-product to a foundational icon in chemistry and industrial applications.
cen · 2026-02-11 00:00