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Sep PE market underpinned by high cost, slightly high production losses

The key conflict in China PE market is the tension between higher-supply prediction and seasonal demand changes currently. Meanwhile, changes in crude oil prices will exert important influences on Chi

09-23-2026 15:53:13

China INE crude price extends losses after US oil rigs rise

Guangzhou (JLC), September 21, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) fell further on Monday following an increase in the US oil rig count.

09-21-2026 18:10:34

PSF industry scales up production cuts on continuous losses

Shandong (JLC), September 17, 2026--Polyester staple fiber (PSF) industry stepped up production cuts faced with persistent losses. High feedstock costs could not be fully passed downstream, keeping th

09-17-2026 11:07:12

Crude stocks at Shandong ports extend losses

Guangzhou (JLC), September 10, 2026--The stocks of crude, fuel oil and diluted bitumen at Shandong ports fell further in the week ending September 10 due to increasing consumption.

09-10-2026 19:06:33

China INE crude price extends losses

Guangzhou (JLC), August 5, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) fell further on Wednesday amid the prospect of a possible deal to reopen the Strait

08-05-2026 19:08:14

China PP maintenance loss hits a multi-year high in H1 2026

Shandong (JLC), July 21, 2026—China’s PP maintenance loss hit a multi-year high of 6.4165 mln mt in the first half of the year, with operating rates hovering around 60%.

07-21-2026 08:39:20

China PO losses spur capacity exit, HPPO ahead

Shandong (JLC), July 7, 2026—Currently, loss-ridden propylene oxide (PO) market sees accelerated capacity phase‑out, with integrated majors trading margins for market share, while HPPO looms as the lo

07-07-2026 16:23:57

China INE crude price extends loss as OPEC+ plans to raise output

Guangzhou (JLC), July 6, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) fell further on Monday after OPEC+ decided to ramp up its production.

07-06-2026 18:59:34

China INE crude price extends losses amid progress in US-Iran talks

Guangzhou (JLC), July 2, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) fell further on Thursday following reports of progress in the indirect US-Iran talks i

07-02-2026 19:04:25

China BDO maintenance loss to hit 63,400 mt in Jun

Shandong (JLC), June 24, 2026 – China BDO maintenance loss is expected to reach 63,400 mt in June, because producers actively adjust supply through scheduled maintenance or load reductions in response

06-24-2026 10:52:18

Crude stocks at Shandong ports extend losses

Guangzhou (JLC), June 18, 2026--The stocks of crude, fuel oil and diluted bitumen at Shandong ports declined further in the week ending June 18 due to fewer feedstock arrivals.

06-18-2026 18:27:56

Independents' crude refining losses narrow further

Guangzhou (JLC), June 18, 2026--Shandong-based independent refiners' crude refining losses narrowed further in the middle of June, as crude costs decreased, despite a modest decline in sales revenue.

06-18-2026 18:07:12

China INE crude price extends losses

Guangzhou (JLC), June 16, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) fell further on Tuesday, still supported by easing geopolitical tensions.

06-16-2026 19:04:19

Independents' crude refining losses continue to narrow

Guangzhou (JLC), June 11, 2026--Shandong-based independent refiners' refining losses for imported crude continued to narrow in the week to June 10, as sales revenue rose more significantly than crude

06-11-2026 18:42:57

China INE crude price extends losses

Guangzhou (JLC), June 10, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) fell further on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said US-Iran talks have rea

06-10-2026 19:18:30

Independents' crude refining margins recoup more losses

Guangzhou (JLC), June 3, 2026--Shandong-based independent refiners' crude refining margins recouped more losses in early June, because of a sharp decline in crude costs, despite slightly lower sales r

06-03-2026 19:08:24

China INE crude price extends losses

Guangzhou (JLC), May 29, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) fell further on Friday after the US and Iranian negotiators reportedly agreed on a cea

05-29-2026 19:09:37

China PP unit maintenance losses fall in May

Shandong (JLC), May 28, 2026—China’s PP maintenance loss fell to 1.21 million mt in May, but remained elevated, with operating rates hovering around 60%.

05-28-2026 11:28:04

Middle East conflict turns PX from profitable to loss-making

Shandong (JLC), May 27, 2026--China’s PX market has been mired in persistent losses since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict.

05-27-2026 17:04:50

China INE crude price extends losses amid peace deal optimism

Guangzhou (JLC), May 26, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) fell further on Tuesday amid growing optimism over a potential peace agreement between

05-26-2026 18:50:44

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