February 13th News: On February 13th, Yangzhou Shiyou increased the price of phenol by 50 yuan to 6,500 yuan per ton (effective from February 5th). It is reported that the 320,000-ton-per-year phenol-ketone unit is operating normally, with shipments primarily based on contracts and inventory levels remaining low. Chempricehub Analysis: **Phenol, Bull-Bear Score: 1** Yangzhou Shiyou raised the price of phenol by 50 yuan per ton to 6,500 yuan per ton. The unit is operating normally, but inventory levels are low, and shipments are mainly contract-based, indicating tight supply, which is favorable for spot prices. This may lead to a short-term increase in spot market prices as limited supply drives up procurement costs for buyers. **Bisphenol A, Bull-Bear Score: 0.5** As phenol is a primary raw material for bisphenol A, the price increase may raise the production cost of bisphenol A, indirectly pushing up its spot price. However, the specific impact is constrained by downstream demand elasticity, and the positive effect is limited. Market transmission efficiency should be closely monitored.