On January 12, Dongying Fuhai Weilian Petrochemical raised the ex-factory price of pure benzene (petroleum benzene) by 40 yuan, with the latest quotation at 5,303 yuan/ton. PriceSeek's analysis of pure benzene, with a long-short score: +1, indicates that the increase in the ex-factory price of pure benzene by 40 yuan to 5,303 yuan/ton suggests enhanced confidence among producers in the spot market. This may stem from improved demand or tightening supply, directly benefiting the spot price of pure benzene. Combined with the latest data from the Dalian Commodity Exchange for pure benzene futures (2026-01-09), although the closing prices of major contracts such as 2603 and 2604 generally declined (with decreases ranging from -9 to -31 yuan), the upward signal in spot prices may drive a rebound in the futures market, as futures prices typically reflect spot market fundamentals. Overall, this price adjustment constitutes a moderate positive for both the spot and futures markets of pure benzene. However, the limited magnitude of the increase (approximately 0.76%) does not reach the level of a significant positive, hence the score of +1.0.