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China’s PE prices advance following Middle East turmoil

Shandong (JLC), April 9, 2026--China’s propylene (PE) market broadly moved upward with heightened volatility from late February to early April, primarily taking a cue from the dramatic rise in crude o

04-09-2026 17:18:58

Middle East truce tempers polyether, but near-term outlook still upbeat

Shandong (JLC), April 9, 2026—Although the temporary ceasefire in the Middle East has somewhat dampened bullish sentiment in the polyether market, the short duration of the truce, persistently tight p

04-09-2026 15:38:59

INE crude rises amid worries about further escalation in Middle East War

Guangzhou (JLC), March 30, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) increased further on Monday following news that the United States may launch ground

03-30-2026 18:27:38

Middle East conflict boosts polyester market via cost and supply

Shandong (JLC), March 26, 2026--Sustained Middle East tensions continued to drive up energy and chemical costs, with polyester supply chains tightening and production cuts deepening, lifting price flo

03-26-2026 16:22:08

Geopolitical tension in Middle East impacts PE supply chain

Geopolitical tension in Middle East impact PE supply chain

03-26-2026 16:08:37

China POM prices keep firm amid Middle East turmoil

Shandong (JLC), March 26, 2026—China POM market price kept firm after the outbreak of the Middle East turmoil, with rising methanol prices, steady supply and relatively fair rigid demand.

03-26-2026 14:19:57

PP prices surge on persistent Middle East conflict

Shandong (JLC), March 25, 2026—Escalating Middle East tensions stoked energy supply fears, lifting crude prices and driving polypropylene (PP) prices higher.

03-25-2026 17:38:29

China INE crude slumps amid potential easing of Middle East conflict

Guangzhou (JLC), March 24, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) retreated sharply on Tuesday amid a possible de-escalation in geopolitical tensions

03-24-2026 18:54:29

Capacity expansion, Middle East tensions reshape China’s PE trade

Shandong (JLC), March 24, 2026—In January–February 2026, driven by domestic capacity expansion and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, China’s polyethylene (PE) imports fell by 8.41% while expor

03-24-2026 10:45:24

Middle East tensions lift costs to keep PE volatile at highs

Shandong (JLC), March 24, 2026--Escalating Middle East tensions drove up crude oil costs, coupled with tightening supply and weak demand, trapping the polyethylene (PE) market in a high-level volatili

03-24-2026 10:20:50

Middle East tensions support China’s PE prices despite weak demand

Shandong (JLC), March 23, 2026--China’s PE prices stayed high amid geopolitical tensions, but weak demand limited further gains.

03-23-2026 17:50:52

Middle East turmoil pushes PP prices up, with coal-based PP gaining edge

Shandong (JLC), March 17, 2026--Geopolitical tensions are reshaping China’s PP market, favoring coal-based producers and elevating industry risks.

03-17-2026 17:40:57

China methanol market swings with Middle East tensions

Shandong (JLC), March 12, 2026-China’s methanol market has seen heightened volatility in recent days, tracking sharp swings in crude oil prices amid shifting Middle East tensions.

03-12-2026 09:14:08

China chlor-alkali sector faces limited impact from Middle East tensions

Shandong (JLC), March 11, 2026--While rising Middle East tensions have lifted energy prices, China’s chlor-alkali sector is expected to see only limited impact, with key markets still mainly shaped by

03-11-2026 11:01:47

PSF sees strong short-term momentum on Middle East turmoil

Shandong (JLC), March 6, 2026--Rising feedstock costs driven by geopolitical tensions, combined with recovering seasonal demand, supported strong short-term momentum in polyester staple fiber (PSF).

03-06-2026 16:19:54

China INE crude price continues soaring amid Middle East conflict

Guangzhou (JLC), March 5, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) continued to surge on Thursday amid the ongoing conflict in ‌the Middle East.

03-05-2026 19:02:20

Middle East conflict risks Chinese MEG supply

Shandong (JLC), March 2, 2026--The Chinese MEG industry faces a double threat from the conflict in the Middle East: cost pressure and direct supply disruption risks.

03-02-2026 17:24:45

China INE crude surges amid mounting war risks in Middle East

Guangzhou (JLC), February 24, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) rose sharply on Tuesday, as there was little indication of de-escalation in the s

02-24-2026 18:47:16

China INE crude price falls on easing tensions in Middle East

Guangzhou (JLC), October 9--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) declined on October 9 after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of the US-proposed

10-09-2025 18:38:16

China INE crude price climbs further on Middle East tensions

Guangzhou (JLC), July 10, 2025--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) continued to rise on Thursday, still supported by geopolitical tensions in the Middle

07-10-2025 18:06:38

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