Xylene Prices Surge on Gasoline Blending Strength and Industrial Restart

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 post-holiday industrial restart has triggered fresh inquiries from paraxylene producers in China. Analysts expect a steady increase in demand from the textile sector as production resumes.