The mainstream spot toluene price in East China is quoted at 7,050–7,080 CNY/ton, up 30 CNY/ton from the previous trading day. The crude oil trend remains broadly bearish in the long term, weighing on spot market sentiment. Procurement sentiment is becoming more rational, and the market is expected to maintain narrow-range fluctuations in the short term. Going forward, close attention should be paid to the overall trend of the aromatics industry.