March 30th news: On March 30th, Yangzhou Shiyou increased its phenol price by 300 yuan/ton to 9,800 yuan/ton (effective from March 30th). It is reported that the 320,000 tons/year phenol-ketone unit is operating normally, with shipments mainly under contract and inventory levels remaining low. Chempricehub analysis of phenol, long-short score: +1.5. Yangzhou Shiyou raised its phenol price by 300 yuan/ton to 9,800 yuan/ton. The unit is operating normally with low inventory levels, and shipments are primarily under contract, indicating tight market supply and stable demand. This is favorable for spot phenol prices, which are expected to remain high or experience slight increases in the short term. The score of +1.5 reflects a moderate to significant positive impact, as the price increase is substantial and low inventory levels support market confidence.