January 28th News: On January 28th, Dongying Fuhai Weilian Petrochemical reduced the ex-factory price of pure benzene (petroleum benzene) by 20 yuan, with the latest quotation at 5,953 yuan/ton. Chempricehub's analysis of pure benzene shows a long-short score of -1. In the spot market, Dongying Fuhai Weilian Petrochemical lowered the ex-factory price of pure benzene by 20 yuan to 5,953 yuan/ton, indicating ample market supply or weakened demand, leading to downward pressure on spot prices. In the futures market, the main contract for pure benzene, such as 2603, closed at 5,990 yuan with a settlement price of 6,009 yuan, a change of -74 yuan, reflecting a simultaneous weakening in the futures market. The decrease in open interest reflects pessimistic investor expectations, which may further drag down prices. The score is -1 (generally bearish) due to the small magnitude of the price decline but a downward trend, requiring attention to subsequent supply and demand changes.