Asia benzene uptick fizzles out; supply to lengthen

摘要

SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Asia’s benzene market gains fizzled out midweek as market participants shifted back their focus on the expected lengthening of regional supply. Spot prices have retreated to around $660/tonne CFR (costs & freight) China on Thursday, down from deals concluded at $670-675/tonne CFR China in the first half of the week.