April 13th — The mainstream quotation range for xylene in the Shandong region is 7080-7100 yuan/ton, down 200 yuan/ton from the average price last Friday. During the session, a sharp rise in crude oil provided a significant boost to the market, strengthening traders' sentiment to hold firm on prices. However, toluene and xylene prices experienced a volatile decline in the previous trading session. Over the weekend, prices from local refineries fell sharply, indicating continued overall pressure in the market. Overall, it is expected that toluene and xylene prices will trend weaker intraday, with ongoing attention required on the actual buying follow-through from downstream users and traders.

Chempricehub Analysis
Mixed Xylene, Bull-Bear Score: -1.5
The mainstream quotation for xylene in the Shandong region decreased by 200 yuan/ton to 7080-7100 yuan/ton, indicating a significant decline in spot prices. The sharp rise in crude oil provided some support, strengthening traders' sentiment to hold firm on prices. However, the sharp decline in local refinery prices over the weekend suggests continued overall pressure in the market, with intraday prices expected to trend weaker. Combined factors indicate that bearish influences dominate, with a score of -1.5 reflecting moderate to strong bearish sentiment.

Toluene, Bull-Bear Score: -1.5
The article notes that toluene prices experienced a volatile decline in the previous trading session. Combined with conditions in the xylene market, intraday prices are expected to trend weaker. The rise in crude oil provides some support, but the decline in local refinery prices and sustained overall market pressure pose downside risks to spot prices. The score of -1.5 is based on expectations of price weakness and pressure factors, reflecting a stronger bearish inclination.