January 28 News On January 27, the closing prices of the methanol overseas market rose: The CFR Southeast Asia methanol market closed at $321.5–322.5 per ton. The FOB U.S. Gulf methanol market closed at 101.5–102.5 cents per gallon, up 2 cents per gallon. The FOB Rotterdam methanol market in Europe closed at €278.5–279.5 per ton, up €9 per ton. Chempricehub’s analysis of methanol, with a long-short score: +1.5 The article indicates that on January 27, international methanol prices rose across the board: CFR Southeast Asia closed at $321.5–322.5 per ton, FOB U.S. Gulf increased by 2 cents per gallon to 101.5–102.5 cents per gallon, FOB Rotterdam increased by €9 per ton to €278.5–279.5 per ton. This suggests strong global methanol demand or tightening supply, which will directly drive up domestic spot prices due to increased import costs. Combined with methanol futures data (e.g., the settlement price of the main contract 2605 at 2,306 yuan per ton, with high open interest), although some contract prices declined on the day (e.g., 2605 fell by 23 yuan per ton), the international upward trend provides fundamental support. It is expected that futures prices will be boosted and rebound. The score is +1.5 (strong positive), as the international increases are significant and cover multiple key markets, with clear transmission effects of positive factors.