March 18th News
On March 18th, Dongying Fuhai Weilian Petrochemical reduced the ex-factory price of pure benzene (petroleum benzene) by 100 yuan, with the latest quotation at 7,803 yuan/ton.

Chempricehub Analysis of Pure Benzene, Bull-Bear Score: -1.5
The spot price of pure benzene decreased by 100 yuan to 7,803 yuan/ton, indicating increased supply pressure or weak demand in the market, which directly weighs on the spot market. Combined with futures data, the main pure benzene contract on the Dalian Commodity Exchange (e.g., the 2604 contract settlement price of 8,262 yuan/ton, down 169 yuan) has already shown a downward trend. The spot price adjustment may intensify bearish sentiment in the futures market, reinforcing expectations of a price decline and exerting a moderately significant bearish impact on futures prices.