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Morning Market Brief: Ethylene Tar (September 15, 2026)
Published on 2026-09-15
Key Focus Points [Chempricehub] September 14: Disruption of Saudi crude oil pipeline transportation, with ongoing Houthi pressure exacerbating supply risks, has led to a rise in international oil prices. NYMEX October crude oil futures settled at $101.39 per barrel, up $1.34 (a 1.34% increase). ICE November Brent crude futures closed at $105.68 per barrel, up $1.07 (a 1.02% increase). China’s INE November 2026 crude oil futures rose by 19.8 yuan to 776.5 yuan per barrel, with night session trading gaining 45 yuan to reach 821.5 yuan per barrel.
With crude supply risks mounting, I’m watching how this impacts naphtha feedstock costs for ethylene production. If prices stay elevated, downstream margin compression becomes a real concern for crackers, especially if ..
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