Morning Brief on the Mixed C5 Market (September 8, 2026)

1. Focus Points

• Crude oil: On September 7, the U.S.–Iran conflict continued, and an attack on Saudi oil facilities kept supply risks alive, pushing international oil prices higher. NYMEX crude futures were closed for the U.S. Labor Day holiday, with no settlement price. ICE Brent futures for November delivery rose $0.72/bbl to $97/bbl, up 0.75% from the previous session. China's INE crude futures for the 2610 contract gained 5.4 yuan/bbl to 688.5 yuan/bbl, then added 11.9 yuan/bbl to 700.4 yuan/bbl in overnight trading.

• Gasoline: Yesterday, the gasoline market from Shandong refineries moved weakly, with the production-to-sales ratio below 100%.

• Mixed C5: Yesterday, mixed C5 prices fell in the Shandong market.

Core logic: Crude oil prices opened higher, the gasoline market slipped slightly, and Shandong mixed C5 prices declined.

2. Price List

Unit: yuan/ton

Notes:

1. East China region excludes Shandong Province.
2. Prices are tax-inclusive ex-tank cash prices, in yuan/ton.
3. The change rate is calculated on a period-on-period basis.

Source: Chempricehub

3. Market Outlook

Crude oil opened lower, but the decline offers limited guidance to the market. Trading sentiment in the gasoline market has improved. Mixed C5 supply is expected to recover. Chempricehub expects the mixed C5 market to remain weak and volatile today.