February 25th News — On February 25th, Dongying Fuhai Weilian Petrochemical raised the ex-factory price of pure benzene (petroleum benzene) by 30 yuan, with the latest quotation at 6,203 yuan/ton. Chempricehub's analysis of pure benzene, with a bullish-bearish score of +1, indicates that the increase in the ex-factory price of pure benzene by 30 yuan to 6,203 yuan/ton suggests tight spot market supply or improved demand, which is favorable for spot prices. Combined with pure benzene futures data, the main contracts as of February 24, 2026 (e.g., the 2603 contract closed at 6,199 yuan, up 137 yuan; the 2604 contract closed at 6,254 yuan, up 156 yuan) show an upward trend. The spot price increase may reinforce bullish expectations in the futures market, driving futures prices further upward. The overall score is +1 (generally favorable), as the increase is moderate but the positive impact is significant.