Toluene Prices Firm as Octane Blending Demand Accelerates

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Refining Priorities

As refiners plan for the transition to summer-grade gasoline, the demand for high-purity toluene for blending is outstripping demand from the chemical solvent sector.

Aromatic Spreads

The spread between toluene and benzene has widened, reflecting the strong fuel-market bid that is currently defining the aromatics complex.