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Benzene Prices Slip on Weak Styrene Margins

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Published: January 27, 2026

Downstream Weakness

Global demand for polystyrene and ABS plastics remains soft, limiting the ability of derivative producers to pass on costs. This is backing up benzene supply in the chain.

Market Balance

While supply is not excessive, the lack of demand pull is dictating price direction. Traders expect the market to remain range-bound until downstream margins improve.