March 5th News: On March 5th, Sinopec North China raised its toluene quotation by 350 yuan/ton: Tianjin Petrochemical implemented 6,000 yuan/ton, Shijiazhuang Refinery implemented 6,000 yuan/ton, and Yanshan Petrochemical implemented 5,850 yuan/ton. Currently, the enterprises are operating normally with stable production facilities. Most of the products are for self-use, and production and sales are steady. Toluene and xylene continued to rise in the previous trading day, and the overnight surge in aromatics boosted sentiment in the spot market. After consecutive increases, further upward momentum faces greater resistance. However, as the situation in Iran remains unresolved, market expectations for further price increases persist. It is expected that the short-term market will maintain a firm and volatile trend.