My Commodity News

Fuel vs Fiber Bid

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, as refiners value the molecule for its blending utility.

Industrial Recovery

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 textile sector as production resumes.