Xylene Prices Steady as Market Balances Fuel and Polyester Demand

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Fuel vs Fiber Bid

While the textile sector remains sluggish, 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.

Market Outlook

Trade activity in Asia remains minimal due to the holidays, but bid-offer spreads for March indicate a firming trend as crackers prepare for post-holiday production.