April 13 — On April 13, Dongying Fuhai Weilun Petrochemical raised the ex-factory price of pure benzene (petroleum benzene) by 150 yuan, with the latest quotation at 8,503 yuan/ton. Chempricehub's analysis of pure benzene shows a long-short score of +1.5. The article indicates that Dongying Fuhai Weilun Petrochemical increased the ex-factory price of pure benzene (petroleum benzene) by 150 yuan/ton on April 13, with the latest quotation reaching 8,503 yuan/ton. This adjustment suggests tightening spot market supply or strengthening demand, which directly benefits the spot price of pure benzene. Combined with pure benzene futures data (Dalian Commodity Exchange, April 10, 2026), the main contract 2605 closed at 8,415 yuan/ton. The spot price being higher than the futures price forms a premium structure, which may drive up near-month futures contracts. The significant increase in the ex-factory price (approximately 1.8%) is expected to boost market confidence in the short term and support a rebound in futures prices. Therefore, a score of +1.5 is assigned, reflecting a moderate to significant positive impact.