US IPA prices decrease on lower demand;supply remains ample

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HOUSTON(ICIS)--Despite some optimism that demand would improve in mid-August,isopropanol(IPA)markets have seen diminished demand this week.Prices fell in domestic,export,and spot markets.Domestic prices fell by 5 cents/lb($110/tonne)on the high end and 7 cents/lb($154/tonne)on the low end.Prices are now assessed at 58-70 cents/lb DEL US Gulf.Players reported activity in spot markets was down this week,as buyers said they had ample inventories at the moment.Spot prices decreased 3-5 cents/lb and are now 60-68 cents/lb FOB US Gulf.