March 6th News The mainstream quotation range for toluene in the South China market today is 6,000–6,400 yuan/ton. International crude oil prices closed significantly higher, with a slight intraday retreat from the overnight highs. Close attention should be paid to the impact of the Iran situation and developments in the Strait of Hormuz on domestic bulk commodities. Currently, toluene and xylene supplies are tight, with overall strength in upstream and downstream products, providing solid market support. Chempricehub Analysis: Toluene, Bull-Bear Score: +1.5 The article indicates that the spot quotation range for toluene in South China is 6,000–6,400 yuan/ton, with tight supply and solid market support. The significant rise in international crude oil prices provides cost support. Although there was a slight intraday retreat, the Iran situation and developments in the Strait of Hormuz may exacerbate supply risks, which is overall favorable for spot price increases. Score: +1.5, as supply tightness and crude oil support reinforce the price trend, while potential downside risks do not significantly undermine the positive outlook. Xylene, Bull-Bear Score: +1.5 The article mentions that xylene supply is tight, with overall strength in upstream and downstream products and solid market support. Rising international crude oil prices and geopolitical risks jointly drive up chemical product costs, benefiting spot prices. Score: +1.5, driven by both supply tightness and crude oil support, but attention should be paid to the impact of potential crude oil price declines on price volatility.