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Naphtha Prices Firm Slightly on Propane Cost Spike

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Published: January 30, 2026

Feedstock Switching

The economics of cracking LPG have deteriorated with the heating demand spike. This is temporarily supporting naphtha demand as the 'swing' feedstock.

Crude Support

The slight firmness in crude oil into the weekend also provided a tailwind for naphtha values.