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Geopolitical tensions and regional supply differences reshape methanol pricing in Ningxia and Wuhai

Shandong (JLC), July 22, 2026—China’s methanol prices in Ningxia and Wuhai followed a similar trend in July, initially declining before rebounding as renewed US-Iran tensions lifted market sentiment.

07-22-2026 17:33:08

China’s adipic acid market prices rise on heightened geopolitical tensions

Shandong (JLC), July 15, 2026—Notwithstanding the weakness in adipic acid supply-demand fundamentals, the heightened geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran have driven up international crude

07-15-2026 17:12:37

Geopolitical tensions weigh on China SBS supply, margins in H1 2026

Shandong (JLC), June 29, 2026—China’s SBS supply fell 19% in H1 2026, while margins remained largely in negative territory.

06-29-2026 17:55:42

China’s propylene prices dip on easing geopolitical tensions and the downtrend likely to extend

Shandong (JLC), June 17, 2026—China’s propylene market prices dipped on eased geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, giving back some it gained previously. In this context, propylene market is mai

06-17-2026 14:23:56

China INE crude price slips on easing geopolitical tensions

Guangzhou (JLC), June 5, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) retreated on Friday as a Israel-Lebanon ceasefire raised hopes of a potential peace ag

06-05-2026 18:58:42

Geopolitical tensions delay China’s PP capacity buildup, shifting supply surplus risk to Q3 2026

Shandong (JLC), May 20, 2026—Geopolitical tensions have disrupted China’s 2026 PP capacity expansion schedule. Several planned Q2 startups have been postponed to Q3, creating a supply tightness in Q2.

05-20-2026 17:09:58

Geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt China PP supply growth in May

Shandong (JLC), May 14, 2026--In May, China’s PP industry's operating rate saw a modest rebound to 62.81%, representing a month-on-month increase of 3.2 percentage points but a year-on-year decline of

05-14-2026 17:21:23

China INE crude price picks up amid rising geopolitical tensions

Guangzhou (JLC), April 21, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) rebounded on Tuesday due to renewed US-Iran tensions and uncertainty over whether fr

04-21-2026 18:43:44

Geopolitical tensions, inventory drawdowns drive PX market upswing

Shandong (JLC), March 24, 2026—A cyclical upswing is sweeping the PX market in 2026, fueled by inventory drawdowns and Middle East-driven crude supply risks. Near-term prices look poised to stay firm.

03-24-2026 17:02:46

China NBR prices surge on geopolitical tensions and soaring costs

Escalating Middle East tensions boosted crude oil and feedstock prices, significantly lifting China’s NBR prices, which then prompted suppliers to hike offers and squeezed downstream margins.

03-17-2026 14:54:05

China DEG prices to fluctuate up in short term amid geopolitical tensions

Shandong (JLC), March 17, 2026--China diethylene glycol (DEG) market price might fluctuate up in short term, mainly supported by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and gradual recovery of domest

03-17-2026 11:01:57

China PTA prices up on geopolitical tensions

Shandong (JLC), March 9, 2026--China PTA market increased on the back of rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions.

03-09-2026 00:00:00

China EGBE prices surge on geopolitical tensions and improving demand

Shandong (JLC), March 5, 2026--China’s ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE) prices surged after entering March, mainly because of rising cost and supply shortage amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions

03-05-2026 16:45:30

Geopolitical tensions, soaring costs drive PFY prices higher

Shandong (JLC), March 5, 2026—Geopolitical tensions pushed crude and feedstock costs higher, driving up polyester filament yarn (PFY) prices.

03-05-2026 15:43:30

China DOP prices strengthen on geopolitical tensions

Shandong (JLC), March 5, 2026--China’s DOP market has remained firm recently, primarily underpinned by robust cost support amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz,

03-05-2026 13:52:17

China INE crude price surges again amid escalating geopolitical tensions

Guangzhou (JLC), March 3, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) continued to surge on Tuesday as the impact of US-Israeli strikes on Iran spread to

03-03-2026 18:33:46

China INE crude price ticks up on growing geopolitical tensions

Guangzhou (JLC), August 29, 2025--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) rebounded slightly on Friday amid intensifying Russia-Ukraine tensions.

08-29-2025 18:59:58

China INE crude price rallies on geopolitical tensions

Guangzhou (JLC), June 3, 2025--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) rebounded on Tuesday amid mounting geopolitical tensions and oil production losses in

06-03-2025 18:49:36

China INE crude price rallies on rising geopolitical tensions

Guangzhou (JLC), April 1, 2025--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) rebounded on Tuesday amid mounting tensions between the US and Iran.

04-01-2025 18:41:44

China INE crude price up on geopolitical tensions, growing Indian demand

Guangzhou (JLC), November 25, 2024--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) continued to rise on Monday, supported by ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukr

11-25-2024 19:03:06

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