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Singapore to issue eight new LNG bunkering licenses

Guangzhou (JLC), August 4, 2026--The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will issue eight new licenses to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) as bunker fuel in Singapore, which will be vali

08-04-2026 18:52:17

Singapore's bunker fuel sales increase in H1 2026

Guangzhou (JLC), July 29, 2026--Singapore's bunker fuel sales increased in the first half (H1) of 2026, according to the data from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA).

07-29-2026 19:23:15

Dark-colored rubber prices in Qingdao on range-bound move in July

Shandong (JLC), July 28, 2026—Imported natural rubber market in Qingdao moved in a range-bound in July. As of July 24, near-port and spot offers of STR20 in Qingdao were pegged at $2,185–2,195/mt, sli

07-28-2026 17:21:33

China INE crude price rallies following more US strikes on Iran

Guangzhou (JLC), July 13, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) rebounded on Monday after the United States launched more strikes against Iran.

07-13-2026 19:04:09

Adipic acid prices post modest gains before moving sideways in Jul

Shandong (JLC), July 8, 2026--Adipic acid prices posted modest gains before moving sideways in July, as international crude prices remained range-bound, downstream demand remained subdued and spot sup

07-08-2026 16:30:19

Northwest China methanol prices rise before falling in Q2

Shandong (JLC), July 8, 2026 – Northwest China methanol prices rose before falling in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, amid the development of the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

07-08-2026 08:59:01

Singapore's bunker fuel sales rebound in May

Guangzhou (JLC), June 30, 2026--Singapore's bunker fuel sales rebounded in May because of more ship arrivals.

06-30-2026 17:24:07

Dark-colored rubber prices in Qingdao in high volatility in Jun

Shandong (JLC), June 30, 2026—Imported natural rubber market in Qingdao rose after declining and then fell again in June, with high-low spread of STR20 ranging about 8.37% during the month. As of June

06-30-2026 15:43:33

Singapore's bunker fuel sales decline further in April

Guangzhou (JLC), June 11, 2026--Singapore sold about 4.35 million mt of bunker fuel in April, with the daily sales at 145,034 mt, down by 5.65% month on month and 1.21% year on year, calculations show

06-11-2026 14:02:12

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

May PTA operating rate analysis and output forecast

Shandong (JLC), May 28, 2026--China’s PTA operating rate fell to 64.80% in May with output at 5.53 million mt. June output is expected to remain flat amid restarts and new maintenance.

05-28-2026 17:09:39

Iron ore prices in high-level fluctuations

Shandong (JLC), May 20, 2026—In the first half of May, China’s iron ore price fluctuated at elevated levels, underpinned by bullish macro atmosphere and low iron ore inventory at mines. However, the m

05-20-2026 10:28:50

Analysis and forecast for natural rubber market

Shandong (JLC), May 19, 2026—In May, China’s natural rubber market has shown a strong uptrend, the questions and answers below explain the reasons behind it and provide predications for the future mar

05-19-2026 16:37:51

China INE crude price slips after OPEC cuts demand forecast

Guangzhou (JLC), May 14, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) retreated on Thursday after OPEC revised down its demand growth forecast.

05-14-2026 19:19:09

China PP powder prices rise before falling in early May

Shandong (JLC), May 11, 2026—In early May, China’s PP powder prices rose then fell amid shifting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with the market overall fluctuating at high levels.

05-11-2026 16:20:41

China's foreign trade surges 14.9% in first four months

Guangzhou (JLC), May 9, 2026--China's foreign trade soared by 14.9% year on year to 16.23 trillion yuan (about 2.33 trillion US dollars) in the first four months of 2026.

05-09-2026 18:09:12

Independents find more losses in imported crude refining margins

Guangzhou (JLC), May 7, 2026--Shandong-based independent refiners found deeper losses in their refining margins for imported crude in early May, as crude costs continued to increase.

05-07-2026 16:26:04

China’s ethylene market softens before soaring in Q1 2026

Shandong (JLC), April 28, 2026—China’s ethylene market shifted from a weak to a record spike in Q1 2026, while margins varied sharply across production routes.

04-28-2026 10:27:08

Dark-colored rubber prices in Qingdao up in Apr

Shandong (JLC), April 27, 2026—Imported natural rubber market in Qingdao indicated an uptrend in general in April. As of April 24, near-port and spot offers of STR20 in Qingdao were pegged at $2,130-2

04-27-2026 17:36:10

Crude stocks at Shandong ports slip further on more outbound delivery

Guangzhou (JLC), April 23, 2026--The stocks of crude, fuel oil and diluted bitumen at Shandong ports continued to fall in the week ending April 23 as more feedstock was delivered out of local ports.

04-23-2026 19:09:38

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