April 3rd News: On April 3rd, Jiangsu Xinhai Petrochemical Co., Ltd. raised the quotation for pure benzene (petroleum benzene) by 50 yuan, with the latest quotation at 8,655 yuan/ton. Actual orders are subject to detailed negotiation. Chempricehub analysis of pure benzene, long-short score: 1. The spot quotation for pure benzene increased by 50 yuan to 8,655 yuan/ton, indicating tight market supply or increased demand, which is favorable for spot prices. Futures market data shows that major contracts such as 2605 closed at 8,850 yuan/ton (up/down +226 points) and 2606 closed at 8,729 yuan/ton (up/down +133 points), both showing an upward trend. Changes in trading volume and open interest support bullish expectations, which is favorable for futures prices. The overall score is moderately positive (+1.0), as the increase is moderate but combined with futures data strengthens positive signals.