My Commodity NewsGold Prices Soften as Robust US Labor Data Boosts Dollar Strength
February 26, 2026
Gold dipped to $4,985 as strong US economic data fuels expectations of sustained high interest rates.
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Last Updated: February 26, 2026 09:02 GMT
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Oil & Gas
| Commodity | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Oil (WTI) | $68.45 |
+0.23
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+0.34%
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| Crude Oil (BRENT) | $73.12 |
+0.27
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+0.37%
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| Natural Gas | $3.12 |
+0.04
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+1.30%
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| Gasoline | $2.42 |
+0.06
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+2.54%
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Latest News
Silver Slumps Tracking Broader Metals Weakness Amid Dollar Rally
February 26, 2026
Silver fell to $82.15 as investors rotate out of high-beta metals following the US dollar surge.
Copper Prices Rally as Chinese Infrastructure Projects Accelerate Post Holiday
February 26, 2026
Copper rose to $6.32 per pound as the post-holiday industrial restart in Asia drains port stocks.
China Steel Rebar Jumps on Robust Post Holiday Demand and Stimulus Optimism
February 26, 2026
Shanghai rebar rose to 3,255 Yuan as construction sites return to full operation across China.
WTI Crude Rallies on Iranian Naval Maneuvers and US Shipping Advisories
February 26, 2026
WTI crude rose to $68.45 as the war premium returns on fears of a Strait of Hormuz blockade.
Brent Crude Breaks Seventy Three Dollars as Maritime Insurance Surcharges Mount
February 26, 2026
Brent crude surged to $73.12 as shipping security risks in the Middle East dominate global trade.
Natural Gas Prices Attempt Bottom as Selling Exhaustion Prevails
February 26, 2026
Natural gas held at $3.12 as traders look for value after the record-breaking warm weather crash.
Gasoline RBOB Futures Surge as Spring Refinery Maintenance Hits Output
February 26, 2026
Wholesale gasoline rose to $2.42 as the switch to summer-grade fuel and turnarounds squeeze output.
Ethanol Prices Firm Tracking Gasoline Rally and Robust Blending Economics
February 26, 2026
Ethanol rose to $1.88 as higher gasoline costs increase the demand for renewable fuel blending.
Propane Spot Prices Dip as Warm Weather Forecasts Dampen Heating Demand
February 26, 2026
Propane at Mont Belvieu fell to 50 cents as residential heating refills drop sharply across the US.
Methanol Prices Firm in China as Post-Holiday Industrial Restocking Scramble
February 26, 2026
Methanol in China rose to 2,345 Yuan as coastal factories ramp up production and secure feedstock.
Naphtha Benchmark Prices Firm on Crude Support and Resilient Asian Demand
February 26, 2026
Naphtha rose to $612 per ton as rising crude costs and tight Asian supply lift the market.
Benzene Markets Firm as Aromatic Complex Tracks Gasoline Octane Rally
February 26, 2026
Benzene rose to $868 per ton as rising feedstock costs and US supply tightness pressure the market.
Toluene Prices Breach Thousand Dollar Mark on Acute Octane Blending Demand
February 26, 2026
Toluene climbed to $1,012 per ton as refiners outbid chemical buyers for high-octane gasoline blendstocks.
Xylene Prices Surge on Gasoline Blending Strength and Industrial Restart
February 26, 2026
Xylene rose to $925 per ton tracking the broader aromatic and gasoline complex rally.
Market Research
Acetonitrile APAC Report: Peptide-Led Demand and Structural Market Shift
February 26, 2026
Asian Acetonitrile prices rise as GLP-1 and Semaglutide generic manufacturers in India ramp up production. Domestic operating rates have doubled following 2025 anti-dumping duties.
Iran 2026: Protests, Power Struggles, and the '12-Day War' Aftermath
January 17, 2026
Iran enters 2026 under a near-total internet blackout as nationwide protests and the '12-Day War' legacy push the regime to an existential brink.
Greenland Geopolitics: Arctic Sovereignty and the Rare Earth Power Struggle
January 17, 2026
Tensions flare in the Arctic as the US renews annexation rhetoric following the Venezuela intervention. Greenland's vast rare earth deposits and strategic position are now at the center of a NATO-level diplomatic crisis.
US-Venezuela Conflict: Geopolitical Breakdown and Commodity Market Impact
January 17, 2026
A comprehensive analysis of the decades-long US-Venezuela rift, the 2026 military intervention, and the resulting volatility in global energy and gold markets.
Indian Acetonitrile Market Outlook: Regulatory Support & Peptide-Led Demand
December 28, 2025
A technical comparison of the carbon footprint and utility costs between India's Acetic Acid route and the global Propylene-based by-product route.
Gold Market Year-End Report: Record Rally of 2025 & Bullish 2026 Outlook
December 23, 2025
Gold prices in India close 2025 near historic highs of ₹1.38 Lakh/10g. Analysts predict continued bullish momentum into 2026 amid geopolitical tensions and central bank buying.
Acetic Acid APAC Report: Divergent Trends Amidst Healthy Margins
December 21, 2025
Asia-Pacific Acetic Acid markets show mixed trends; China prices surged nearly 11% while India saw a 7.5% correction.
Toluene APAC Report: Crude Correction Drives Bearish Sentiment
December 17, 2025
Asia-Pacific Toluene market faces bearish sentiment as crude oil and naphtha prices undergo significant correction.
Ethyl Acetate APAC Report: Feedstock Pressure Squeezes Producer Margins
December 15, 2025
Asia-Pacific ethyl acetate market faces producer margin compression as feedstock costs surge.