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.
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February 26, 2026
Benzene rose to $868 per ton as rising feedstock costs and US supply tightness pressure the market.
February 25, 2026
Benzene rose to $862 per ton as rising feedstock costs and US supply tightness pressure the market.
February 23, 2026
Benzene rose to $845 per ton as rising feedstock costs and US supply tightness pressure the market.
February 17, 2026
Benzene rose to $818 per ton as rising feedstock costs and US supply tightness pressure the market.
February 16, 2026
Benzene rose to $812 per ton as rising naphtha costs and localized production cuts pressure the market.
February 15, 2026
Benzene rose to $815 per ton as rising feedstock costs push offers higher.
February 10, 2026
Benzene rose to $792 per ton as rising oil prices lift the aromatic floor.
February 9, 2026
Benzene spot prices settled at $790 as production constraints balance weak downstream demand.
February 8, 2026
Benzene spot prices settled at $790 as tight US availability is balanced by weak derivative operating rates.
February 6, 2026
Benzene spot prices settled at $790 as tight US availability is balanced by weak derivative operating rates.
February 5, 2026
Benzene spot prices settled near $790 as tight US availability is balanced by low derivative operating rates.
January 31, 2026
Benzene held at $795 per ton with no fresh drivers.
January 30, 2026
Benzene held at $795 per ton amidst thin trading volume.
January 29, 2026
Benzene fell to $792 per ton as downstream buyers step back.
January 28, 2026
Benzene held at $798 per ton as production constraints offset poor styrene margins.
January 27, 2026
Benzene fell to $795 per ton as downstream producers struggle with profitability.
January 26, 2026
Benzene held at $802 per ton as production issues balance weak demand.
January 25, 2026
Benzene rose to $805 per ton tracking higher energy costs despite weak derivative demand.
January 24, 2026
Benzene rose to $805 per ton tracking higher crude and naphtha values.
January 23, 2026
Benzene fell to $785 per ton as downstream styrene producers cut operating rates.
February 7, 2026
Benzene spot prices settled near $790 as tight US availability is balanced by low derivative operating rates.
January 22, 2026
Benzene fell to $790 per ton in North America as derivative operating rates remain at record lows.
January 15, 2026
Benzene fell to $790 per ton in North America as derivative operating rates remain at record lows.
January 14, 2026
Benzene spot prices firmed to $855 per ton as tight US availability and high import costs support the market.
January 8, 2026
Benzene spot prices remained steady at $814 per ton as tariffs restrict the flow of aromatic imports.
January 18, 2026
Benzene spot prices firmed to $855 per ton as tight US availability and high import costs support the market.
January 6, 2026
Benzene firmed to $814 per ton as tight supply and strong export arbitrage support the market.
January 5, 2026
Benzene prices trend upward reaching 725 USD per ton as tight availability in Europe and the US supports the market.
January 4, 2026
Benzene prices firmed to $855 per ton as tight US supply and high export premiums support the market.
January 3, 2026
Benzene spot prices firmed to $855 per ton as tight availability and open export arbitrage support the market.
January 2, 2026
Benzene prices hold near $855 as South Korea and China shutter outdated units to restore margins.
January 1, 2026
Benzene prices held at $835 per ton supported by export opportunities and tight North American supply.
December 31, 2025
Benzene spot prices firmed to $855 per ton, supported by open export arbitrage to Europe and tight Gulf Coast availability.
December 30, 2025
Benzene held at $850 as refinery maintenance and regional aromatics trade provide short term support.