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 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
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 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
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 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