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MDI and TDI in 2026: When Tight Supply Masks Weak Demand
MDI and TDI markets have been shaped by an unusual combination of forces in 2026. Demand recovery has remained uneven, with several important...
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US Sets Out Four-Part Strategy to Expand Global Biofuels Trade
The United States has launched a new strategy to expand international demand for American biofuels, signaling that overseas markets will play a...
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The European PET Market Is Looking for a Clear Direction
Expectations for lower PET prices have not materialized, as rising uncertainty continues to support higher raw material costs. There is limited room...
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Low-Carbon Fuels: Pricing Power Is Shifting
Low-carbon fuels are entering the second half of 2026 with firmer price support. But production capacity alone is no longer telling the full story.
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Biofuels Markets Find Their Footing Amid Fragile Iran Ceasefire
Despite being underpinned by continued military pressure and an oil blockade, the return to US–Iran peace talks has helped take some of the heat out...
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Biofuels Market Implications as Iran War Intensifies
Escalating conflict in the Middle East is once again injecting volatility into global energy markets. While the immediate impacts are being felt in...
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Record RVOs Reset the Biofuels Market. What Comes Next?
The EPA’s latest Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) update is more than a policy milestone; it’s a market inflection point.
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Asia Aromatics Outlook 2026: Benzene, Toluene, Xylenes and Styrene Rebound
Asian aromatics markets rose sharply in July as crude strengthened, regional supply tightened and export opportunities improved, although downstream...
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China Nylon 6 and Methanol Outlook 2026: Inventory and Import Risk Dominate
China’s nylon 6 and methanol markets experienced sharp cost-driven swings, but weak demand and high inventories continue to constrain upside.
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East Asia Olefins and Derivatives: Feedstock Volatility Reshapes July 2026 Pricing
East Asian olefins and derivatives reversed early-summer declines in July as crude and feedstock costs increased, even as downstream markets entered...
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China Phenol Chain Outlook 2026: Overcapacity Caps the Oil-Driven Rebound
Higher oil prices lifted China’s phenol chain again in July, but the response was far more restrained than in March because overcapacity and weak...