Price Trends

On September 1, 2026, the spot price of gasoline is at a one-year high, with the spread signal indicating a strong rebound in a volatile trend. China's refined oil price adjustment has achieved the eleventh increase of the year, while international crude oil prices have slightly declined. Attention should be paid to the upstream crude oil trends and policy changes.

• Gasoline Market Trends
• Mean Difference Analysis
• International Crude Oil Prices
• Refined Oil Price Adjustments

On August 30, 2026, the coking coal market is in a volatile yet generally strong consolidation phase The moving averages for 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day periods indicate a short-term bullish trend; however, in the medium to long term, the market will be significantly influenced by upstream and downstream demand Upstream Brent crude oil prices remain stable, while downstream demand shows clear divergence

• Petroleum coke market: trending stronger
• changes in upstream and downstream demand
• export support

As of August 31, 2026, the petcoke market in China has shown a fluctuating trend, with the average difference signal indicating a deep correction and a bearish state. The upside potential for prices over a one-year period is limited, while the downside risk over a 60-day period has narrowed. Several refineries have lowered their quotations, and attention should be paid to changes in crude oil prices and downstream demand.

• Petroleum coke market conditions: volatile trend
• deep correction
• upstream and downstream impacts

Recently, the price of 180CST fuel oil in the eastern region of China has been continuously rising. As of August 30, the average price was 6412.50 CNY per ton, an increase of 0.98% compared to August 24. Despite the decline in international crude oil prices, the tight supply of blending raw materials for marine fuel in China has supported the market. It is expected that the 180CST fuel oil market may see a slight increase in the short term.

• fuel oil 180CST
• market prices increased
• bunker market
• international crude oil prices decreased

In August, the marine fuel market in East China first declined and then rose, showing an overall upward trend. As of August 31, the average price of 180CST fuel oil was 6425 CNY/ton, an increase of 2.59% from the beginning of the month. Due to cost support and tight supply, it is expected that the market will see a slight increase in the near future.

• Marine fuel market
• fuel oil prices
• international crude oil
• Singapore fuel oil inventories

September 1, 2026, the spot price of 180CST fuel oil is at a near one-year high, showing a narrow range fluctuation in the short term. The 5-day average difference has increased, the 10-day average difference remains unchanged, and the 20-day average difference has decreased. The overall trend is judged to be fluctuating. Chinese spot quotations remain stable at 6100-6500 CNY/ton, with limited room for increase.

• fuel oil 180CST
• volatile market
• high-level operation
• narrow range consolidation

On August 31, 2026, the MTBE market exhibited volatile fluctuations characterized by a deep correction, with prices remaining at relatively high levels. The 5-day and 10-day moving averages both declined, while the 20-day moving average rose. In the short term, the trend is bearish, but the risk of a significant downward move is low. Prices are currently in the mid-to-high range, with limited room for further increases and relatively limited downside potential as well.

• MTBE
• consolidation
• deep correction
• blending demand support

On August 31, 2026, PTA prices showed a volatile trend, with the 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving averages diverging in direction, signaling a weak rebound. Current prices are at a mid-to-high level, leaving limited room for further increases and posing a risk of a pullback. The analysis is for reference only and does not constitute trading advice.

• PTA market conditions: volatile trend
• weak rebound
• price analysis

On August 30, 2026, the acrylonitrile market in China showed a volatile and bearish trend, with a short-term trend of fluctuation The three average differences moved in inconsistent directions, and the downward pressure was significant due to the reduction in spot quotations and the low procurement prices from downstream buyers

• Acrylonitrile
• fluctuating trend
• weak rebound
• high price

On August 31, 2026, styrene prices showed a weak rebound. The 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving averages exhibited inconsistent directions, indicating that price trends were volatile. Over the 60-day period, prices remained at high levels with limited room for further increases; over the one-year period, prices were in the middle range, and the signal was bearish.

• Styrene market
• weak rebound
• price fluctuation
• high position restriction

On August 30, 2026, the market price of hydrofluoric acid showed a fluctuating trend, in a strong consolidation state with a bullish bias. The 5-day moving average difference declined, while the 10-day and 20-day moving average differences increased. Major Chinese manufacturers raised their September contract quotations, but the prices are already at a high level, leaving limited room for further increases.

• hydrofluoric acid
• price fluctuation
• strong consolidation
• high range

On August 30, 2026, the price of maleic anhydride showed a volatile trend, with inconsistent directions of change in the 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving averages. Currently, prices are at a medium-to-high level, leaving limited room for further increases. In Jiangsu and Shandong provinces, the ex-factory prices are 7,500–7,700 CNY/ton for solid maleic anhydride and 7,000–7,500 CNY/ton for liquid maleic anhydride; downstream purchasing intentions remain weak.

• Maleic anhydride market
• price fluctuation
• market dynamics
• trend analysis

On August 30, 2026, the propylene oxide market showed a volatile trend. In the short term, the price range is biased toward a rebound, though the upside potential is limited; in the long term, the market has upward potential. The moving average difference indicator shows inconsistent directional changes, and the overall trend is one of volatility. In the short term, prices are at mid-to-high levels, while in the long term they are at mid-to-low levels.

• Propylene oxide
• price fluctuation
• market analysis
• strong rebound signal

On August 30, 2026, the epichlorohydrin market remained volatile, with prices consolidating in the short term while medium- and long-term indicators showed signs of recovery. The moving averages for 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day periods exhibited inconsistent directions, but the overall trend was characterized by volatility with a slight upward bias. The room for long-term decline is limited, and there is currently no clear unidirectional price movement in the medium to short term.

• epichlorohydrin
• price fluctuation
• resistance to decline warning
• multi-period analysis

August 31, 2026, the butanol market in China showed a fluctuating trend. Market prices experienced some volatility, but overall remained within a certain range. Upstream and downstream enterprises operated cautiously, and the market trading atmosphere was moderate. For specific average price changes, see the detailed table.

• n-Butanol
• Market Trends
• Volatile Performance
• Chemical Products

On August 31, 2026, the acrylic acid market in China showed a fluctuating trend, with the 5-day and 10-day average differences declining compared to the previous day, while the 20-day average difference increased. The current price is at a high point in the 60-day cycle, a mid-high point in the 3-month cycle, and a mid-low point in the 1-year cycle, indicating limited short-term upward potential but long-term growth potential.

• Acrylic market conditions
• fluctuating trend
• moving average analysis
• market signal identification

As of August 31, 2026, the melamine market is in a strong consolidation phase (leaning bullish). The 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving averages show differences of -2.5, +3.75, and +7.5, respectively, indicating a volatile but generally bullish price trend. The median prices over the 60-day and 3-month periods, as well as the low point over the 1-year period, suggest significant room for long-term upward movement.

• Melamine
• Market Analysis
• Price Trends
• Strong Consolidation

On August 31, 2026, the methanol market in China showed a volatile and bearish trend, with a combination of changes in the average difference (+, -, -), indicating a weak rebound signal. The price is at a high level in the 60-day cycle, with limited short-term upward space; the long-term fluctuation space is relatively balanced.

• Methanol Market Trends: Weak and Volatile
• Average Deviation Analysis
• Market Signals

As of August 30, 2026, the self-pickup quotation for 180CST low-sulfur fuel oil in China is 6100-6500 CNY/ton, with prices at a near one-year high, showing a resilient warning (bullish) oscillating pattern. Attention should be paid to the impact of changes in crude oil prices and downstream demand. The current signal combination for the average difference is (－, ＋, －), indicating an oscillating trend.

• fuel oil 180CST
• market analysis
• fluctuating pattern
• resistance to decline warning

This week, the PVC market in China continued its downward trend, with both futures and spot prices falling. The supply-side operating rate remained above 70%, but demand was weak, with low downstream purchasing enthusiasm and slow inventory depletion. In the short term, PVC is likely to maintain a range-bound fluctuation, and the fundamental supply and demand situation is unlikely to change.

• PVC market
• prices decline
• supply-and-demand fundamentals
• range-bound fluctuations