February 26th News: On February 25, 2026, BASF will increase the price of its Lupranate MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) base product by $200 per metric ton in ASEAN countries. Chempricehub's analysis of MDI: Bull-Bear Score: 1.5. BASF's price increase of MDI by $200 per metric ton in ASEAN countries reflects rising costs on the supply side or strong demand, directly benefiting spot prices for MDI. This price adjustment may push up market benchmark prices and stimulate downstream purchasing activity, with spot prices expected to rise in the short term.