Toluene Prices Firm as Gasoline Blending Demand Improves

Octane Blending Value

The recent strengthening of gasoline swaps has increased the blending value for toluene. Refiners are increasingly bidding for nitration-grade material to support summer-grade octane requirements.

Aromatic Price Trend

BTX component prices were sharply higher this week. Toluene led the gains as refiners prioritize high-octane gasoline components, reducing the merchant supply available for chemical and solvent use.