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Methanol Futures in China Hit New High on Pre Holiday Squeeze

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Published: January 27, 2026

Logistics Crunch

Trucking capacity is becoming scarce as drivers begin to leave for the holidays. This is creating localized shortages in key consumption hubs in Eastern China.

MTO Margins

Despite higher methanol prices, MTO (Methanol-to-Olefins) margins remain healthy due to strong downstream plastic prices, supporting continued consumption.