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China PP market depressed by lower cost, weak demand in Q2

In the second quarter of 2025 (Q2, 2025), the PP prices fell after a V-shaped trend. And the whole market was depressed by low crude price and weak demand.

06-26-2025 17:52:49

China's May apparent diesel consumption hits 33-month low

Guangzhou (JLC), June 23, 2025--China's daily apparent consumption of diesel fell to a 33-month low in May 2025, in line with decreasing production.

06-23-2025 17:27:25

China’s PP supply pressure eases on lower operating rate

Shandong (JLC), June 19, 2025--In the first half of 2025, the operating rate in China’s PP industry fluctuated downwards, with an average rate of 76.22%.

06-19-2025 16:54:04

China PP prices keep low on weak fundamentals, despite support of macro environment

06-17-2025 17:01:04

China’s Apr PO imports hit a record low

Shandong (JLC), Jun 17, 2025--In April 2025, China's propylene oxide (PO) imports hit a record low of 1,960 mt according to the General Administration of Customs of the PRC (GACC), down 13,014 mt from

06-17-2025 16:51:00

China PE prices stay at low levels on ample supply

China PE market prices were relatively low in the first half of 2025, due to the ample supply caused by capacity expansion.

06-17-2025 16:48:15

Crude stocks at Shandong ports rise as consumption slows down

Guangzhou (JLC), June 12, 2025--The stocks of crude, fuel oil and diluted bitumen at Shandong ports grew in the week ending June 12, as local independent refiners’ consumption slowed down further.

06-12-2025 18:24:00

Chinese airlines cut fuel surcharges to lowest since re-imposition

Guangzhou (JLC), June 5, 2025--Chinese airlines cut their jet fuel surcharges to the lowest level since the country re-imposed the levy on February 5, 2022, tracking drops in jet fuel prices.

06-05-2025 18:56:51

State-owned refinery run rate rebounds from 33-month low

Guangzhou (JLC), June 5, 2025--Chinese state-owned oil refineries' run rates rebounded in early June, due to the restarts of some refineries, after hitting a 33-month low in late May.

06-05-2025 18:42:37

State-owned refinery run rates hit 33-month low in late May

Guangzhou (JLC), May 29, 2025--Chinese state-owned oil refineries' run rates fell to a 33-month low in the week ending May 28, still affected by maintenance.

05-29-2025 19:17:33

China's apparent naphtha consumption sets 9-month low

Guangzhou (JLC), May 26, 2025--China's daily apparent consumption of naphtha reached a 9-month low in April 2025, dragged down by lower production and slightly fewer imports.

05-26-2025 18:14:04

China’s gasoline prices inch lower, diesel prices rebound

Guangzhou (JLC), May 16, 2025--China’s wholesale gasoline prices inched lower in mid-May, due to weakening demand, while diesel prices rebounded modestly, bolstered by stronger crude prices.

05-16-2025 16:14:58

State-owned refinery run rates rebound slightly from 28-month low

Guangzhou (JLC), May 9, 2025--Chinese state-owned oil refineries' run rates rebounded slightly in the week ending May 7, after hitting a 28-month low in the previous week.

05-09-2025 14:06:05

Crude stocks at Shandong ports rally on slower consumption

Guangzhou (JLC), May 2, 2025--The stocks of crude, fuel oil and diluted bitumen at Shandong ports rallied in late April, as local independent refiners’ consumption slowed down.

05-02-2025 17:42:50

Domestic gasoline and diesel prices inch lower

Guangzhou (JLC), April 25, 2025--China’s wholesale gasoline and diesel prices inched lower in the week to April 25, as more participants held a wait-and-see attitude.

04-25-2025 17:14:37

Crude stocks at Shandong ports drop further as unloading slows down

Guangzhou (JLC), April 24, 2025--The stocks of crude, fuel oil and diluted bitumen at Shandong ports continued to fall in the week to April 24, as cargo unloading has lately slowed down.

04-24-2025 18:29:41

Crude stocks at Shandong ports drop further on low unloading

Guangzhou (JLC), April 17, 2025--The stocks of crude, fuel oil and diluted bitumen at Shandong ports continued to fall in the week to April 17, as outbound delivery outpaced relatively low unloading.

04-17-2025 18:51:32

PE market weakens on lower cost, weaker demand

The price index of PE decreased to 7.658 points after the Qingming Holiday, down 3.6% from March 31, according to JLC data, due to the lower cost and weak demand. And the market is predicted to fall f

04-17-2025 17:48:55

Despite lower operating rates, China’s styrene output rises in March

Shandong (JLC), April 15, 2025—China’s styrene units’ operating rates inched down in March, while the output rose due to more natural days.

04-15-2025 17:31:39

China INE crude price growth slows down

Guangzhou (JLC), April 2, 2025--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) extended gains on Wednesday amid supply concerns, but the increase slowed down on fea

04-02-2025 18:57:36

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