Crude prices rise on geopolitical risks; refinery closures and global supply chain disruptions may reshape petrochemical flows and regional balances.
Josh Smith
April 21, 2025
Crude rebounds modestly as trade and supply pressures persist; plant closures signal tightening petrochemical supply in H2 2025.
Josh Smith
April 14, 2025
Crude oil hits a four-year low as tariffs and OPEC+ output plans spark demand concerns; plant closures signal tighter petrochemical markets ahead.
Josh Smith
April 7, 2025
Rising oil and gas prices pressure petrochemical feedstock costs, rig count reductions threaten byproduct availability, and geopolitical tensions increase risks in logistics and imports.
Josh Smith
March 31, 2025
Weak dollar boosts U.S. petrochemical exports; inflation and trade tensions create challenges for ethylene, propylene, BTX, methanol, polyethylene, and polypropylene markets.
Josh Smith
March 10, 2025
Adnoc-OMV merger forms major petrochemical producer; CNOOC expands refinery capacity; U.S. tariffs impact gasoline prices; INEOS faces financial stress amid European energy costs.
Josh Smith
March 3, 2025
Energy prices, geopolitical tensions, and feedstock costs affect ethylene, propylene, and aromatics markets, with styrene facing price declines due to resumed production capacity.
Josh Smith
February 24, 2025
Renewable feedstocks and rising demand for polypropylene drive petrochemical growth, while upcoming U.S. tariffs and shifting refining strategies influence market supply dynamics.
Josh Smith
February 17, 2025