APIC ’25: PODCAST: Asia benzene rally offset by weaker crude at week’s close
Angeline Soh
16-May-2025
BANGKOK (ICIS)–Asia benzene prices saw an uptrend early week. However, by Friday, these gains were erased by a drop in crude prices.
- Market gets boost from US-China trade breakthrough
- Early week increases of over $50/tonne eroded by oil drop at week’s close
- Caution over sustainability of uptrend amid incoming European cargoes
In this chemical podcast, Asia benzene editor Angeline Soh discusses the situation and some insights from the Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference (APIC) 2025, held in Bangkok, Thailand.
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