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Upstream price hike propels Asian benzene on Jan 15

16 Jan '15
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Hike in upstream energy prices and feedstock prices in the region, propelled Asian benzene prices on Thursday (Jan 15).

Increase in downstream product prices also supported the price increase.

In Korea, prices were assessed at US$ 580/ton on Thursday, higher by US$ 30/ton as compared to prices on Wednesday.

In Japan, prices were quoted at US$ 585/ton on Jan 15, up by US$ 30/ton vis-à-vis the prices on Jan 14.

In India, prices showed similar trend and were assessed at US$ 590/ton on Thursday.

Fibre2fashion News Desk - India

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