Morning Market Brief for Mixed C5 (September 17, 2026)

I. Key Focus Points

1. Crude Oil: On September 16, international oil prices declined as multiple parties attempted to ease tensions in the Middle East, compounded by a stronger US dollar driven by Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. The NYMEX October crude oil futures contract closed at $102.43/bbl, down $3.40/bbl (-3.21% day-on-day). The ICE Brent November futures contract settled at $105.83/bbl, down $2.92/bbl (-2.69% day-on-day). In China, the INE November 2026 crude oil futures contract rose by 2.2 yuan to 838.4 yuan/bbl during the day session but fell by 33.6 yuan to 804.8 yuan/bbl in the night session.
2. Gasoline: Yesterday, the gasoline market in Shandong refineries saw price increases, with a sales-to-production ratio of 90%.
3. Mixed C5: Yesterday, the price of mixed C5 in the Shandong market remained stable with an upward trend.

Core Logic: Overnight crude oil prices fell, while the gasoline market rallied. Consequently, the Shandong mixed C5 market showed stability with slight gains.

II. Mixed C5 Price Trend Chart

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III. Price Table

Unit: Yuan/ton

Source: Chempricehub Information

IV. Market Outlook

The decline in overnight crude oil prices has dampened traders' willingness to enter the market. Refineries may lower prices to accelerate gasoline shipments. While yesterday's mixed C5 sales were moderate, some transactions occurred at reduced prices. Given the bearish sentiment in the market, Chempricehub predicts that the mixed C5 market will experience a slight decline today.