On January 14, Dongying Fuhai Weilun Petrochemical raised the ex-factory price of pure benzene (petroleum benzene) by 100 yuan, with the latest quotation at 5,453 yuan/ton. PriceSeek analysis of pure benzene, with a long-short rating: +1. Dongying Fuhai Weilun Petrochemical increased the ex-factory price of pure benzene (petroleum benzene) by 100 yuan to 5,453 yuan/ton, indicating tightening supply or strengthening demand in the spot market, which directly benefits the spot price of pure benzene. Combined with recent contract data for pure benzene futures (e.g., the 2603 contract closed at 5,584 yuan on January 13, up 21 yuan), the rise in spot prices may drive expectations upward in the futures market, particularly supporting near-month contracts and reinforcing bullish sentiment. Therefore, the rating is +1, indicating a general positive outlook.