March 2 News — On March 2, Lihuayi Weiyuan Chemical Co., Ltd. raised the ex-factory settlement price of phenol by 200 yuan/ton to 7,200 yuan/ton. This price adjustment took effect from March 2. The company's two phenol-ketone units, with a combined annual capacity of 700,000 tons, are operating normally, shipping according to plan, and inventory is low. Chempricehub Analysis: **Phenol, Bull-Bear Score: 1** The article notes that Lihuayi Weiyuan Chemical Co., Ltd. raised the ex-factory settlement price of phenol by 200 yuan/ton to 7,200 yuan/ton. The company's units are operating normally, but inventory is low, and shipments are proceeding as planned. This indicates tight market supply and steady demand. The price increase directly benefits the spot price of phenol, and it is expected that the spot price will be supported and rise in the short term. **Bisphenol A, Bull-Bear Score: 1** As a major downstream product of phenol, the increase in phenol raw material prices will raise the production cost of bisphenol A. The company's phenol-ketone units are operating normally, but inventory is low, implying limited phenol supply. The cost transmission effect may drive up the spot price of bisphenol A, benefiting its market performance.