NewsFlashAsia benzene falls below $300/t

20 November 2008 09:24  [Source: ICIS news]

SINGAPORE (ICIS news)--Asia’s benzene values fell below the $300/tonne mark to levels not seen since February 2002 on the back of lower crude values and weak market fundamentals, said traders and producers said on Thursday.

 

A deal was heard concluded at $290/tonne FOB (free on board) Korea for any January loading on Thursday afternoon.

 

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By: Mahua Chakravarty
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