US oxo-alcohols spot prices increase, September contract talks in early stages

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HOUSTON (ICIS)--US oxo-alcohols contract-price pressure from higher August propylene is anticipated this month, but spot ranges have already moved up on feedstock pressure. September free-market price negotiations over proposed 3-6 cents/lb ($66-132/tonne) increases were barely underway in a thin market following the US Labor Day holiday.