February 4th News — On February 4th, Dongying Fuhai Weilun Petrochemical raised the ex-factory price of pure benzene (petroleum benzene) by 50 yuan, with the latest quotation at 6,203 yuan/ton. Chempricehub analysis of pure benzene, bullish-bearish score: 1. The ex-factory price of pure benzene spot increased by 50 yuan to 6,203 yuan/ton, indicating a strengthening price on the supply side, reflecting tight market supply-demand or enhanced cost support, which is favorable for spot prices. In terms of futures, combined with the Dalian Commodity Exchange pure benzene contract (e.g., the closing price of the main contract 2603 at 6,096 yuan/ton, with the spot premium expanding), the rise in spot prices may drive a rebound in futures prices, attracting long positions and benefiting the futures market. The overall score is moderately bullish (+1), as the price increase is moderate but not significant.