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China methanol market swings on geopolitical shifts amid weak seasonal demand

Shandong (JLC), July 24, 2026—China’s methanol market weakened early in July, rebounded sharply mid-month, and then eased into a range-bound pattern toward month-end.

07-24-2026 17:19:55

China SBS prices to consolidate at mid-to-high levels in Jul

Shandong (JLC), July 23, 2026 – China SBS prices are expected to consolidate at mid-to-high levels in July, amid cost support, increasing supply and weak demand.

07-23-2026 09:58:32

China INE crude price jumps amid rising supply risks

Guangzhou (JLC), July 22, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) surged on Wednesday as supply concerns mounted amid escalating tensions in the Middle

07-22-2026 19:18:57

Sinopec Tianjin terminal receives world’s largest LNG carrier

Beijing (JLC), July 21, 2026—The vessel BU SAMRA, one of the world’s largest LNG carriers, departed from the Sinopec Tianjin LNG terminal on July 16 after completing cargo unloading.

07-21-2026 18:13:08

New battery tax policy to have limited impact on NEV industry

Guangzhou (JLC), July 21, 2026--China will phase in adjustments to its consumption tax policy on batteries from September 1 this year, which will lead to a moderate increase in battery costs for new e

07-21-2026 15:42:05

China propylene glycol prices rise in mid-Jul

Shandong (JLC), July 21, 2026--China propylene glycol prices rose in mid-July due to higher costs and limited supply.

07-21-2026 15:32:58

China INE crude price soars amid mounting US-Iran tensions

Guangzhou (JLC), July 20, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) surged on Monday amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.

07-20-2026 18:39:22

PipeChina Tianjin LNG terminal hits 500th cargo milestone

Beijing (JLC), July 20, 2026—PipeChina Tianjin LNG terminal received the 500th LNG cargo on July 19, with the carrier MARAN GAS MYSTRAS unloading 65,600 mt of LNG.

07-20-2026 14:57:51

NW China PP new capacity coming online with supply surge ahead

Shandong (JLC), July 16, 2026--In the second half of 2026, domestic polypropylene (PP) new capacity is set to come online intensively, with Northwest China taking the lead in facing a major supply sur

07-16-2026 14:44:06

China calcium carbide prices retreat sharply amid weak demand

Shandong (JLC), July 16, 2026-- China's domestic calcium carbide market experienced sharp volatility over the past week, with prices surging early in the period before reversing lower.

07-16-2026 14:43:54

State-owned refinery run rates grow in mid-July

Guangzhou (JLC), July 16, 2026--Chinese state-owned oil refineries' run rates increased in the week ending July 15 (Wednesday), JLC’s data shows.

07-16-2026 14:29:13

Shandong independents' run rates rise further in mid-July

Guangzhou (JLC), July 15, 2026--Shandong independent refiners' operating rates extended gains in the week ending July 15, JLC’s data shows.

07-15-2026 19:09:00

China's DOP market rebounds in early-to-mid Jul on firmer costs and recovering demand

Shandong (JLC), July 15, 2026--China’s DOP market rebounded in early-to-mid July amid climbing feedstock costs and recovering downstream demand.

07-15-2026 17:46:10

China acrylic fiber market range-bound amid off-season headwinds

Shandong (JLC), July 15, 2026—In early-to-mid July 2026, China’s acrylic fiber market remained range-bound and sluggish, weighed down by weakening costs, a seasonal demand lull, and tightenin

07-15-2026 17:17:00

China INE crude price soars amid US naval blockade against Iran

Guangzhou (JLC), July 14, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) surged on Tuesday after the United States reinstated a blockade of Iranian ports.

07-14-2026 19:15:40

Weak supply-demand dynamics keep soda ash prices under pressure

Shandong (JLC), July 9, 2026--China’s domestic soda ash market exhibited weak, range-bound fluctuations with subdued trading activity.

07-09-2026 16:55:32

Typhoon Maysak hits Guangxi PP, impact limited

Shandong (JLC), July 9, 2026—Typhoon Maysak has caused the shutdown of some polypropylene (PP) units in Guangxi and disrupted logistics, but its impact on the overall PP market is limited as the regio

07-09-2026 10:14:56

ZPC breaks ground on terminal for Jintang storage & transportation base

Guangzhou (JLC), July 8, 2026--Zhejiang Petroleum and Chemical (ZPC) Jintang Logistics Co. recently started the construction of a terminal project to build a crude oil storage and transportation base.

07-08-2026 19:03:06

Yanchang Petroleum makes new progress on refining-chemical project

Guangzhou (JLC), July 7, 2026--Recently, Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum Group and the People's Government of Luochuan County signed a framework agreement on resource guarantee for the Yan'an project.

07-07-2026 16:31:57

Guangxi methanol market sees limited support from typhoon disruption

Shandong (JLC), July 7, 2026-A typhoon has temporarily disrupted methanol supply in Guangxi, lending short-term support, but weak demand and bearish sentiment are expected to keep the market under pre

07-07-2026 11:55:13

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