Xylene Prices Firm on Gasoline Blending Strength and Chinese Industrial Restart

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Fuel vs Fiber Demand

Similar to toluene, xylene is being pulled into the fuel pool as an octane booster. This prevents a price collapse despite high inventory levels in the paraxylene chain.

Post-Holiday Restart

The end of the Lunar New Year break has triggered fresh inquiries from Chinese paraxylene producers. Traders expect a steady increase in demand from the polyester sector.