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Naphtha Prices Ease on Feedstock Competition and Lower Crude

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Published: January 28, 2026

Feedstock Flexibility

Crackers with flexibility are maximizing LPG intake, which remains cheaper on a thermal basis. This structural headwind is keeping naphtha prices depressed relative to crude.

Supply Availability

Global supply remains ample, with Middle Eastern refineries exporting steady volumes to Asia.