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2026-07

Middle East Conflict Drives Crude Oil Higher, Plastic Raw Materials Follow

Middle East Tensions Push Oil to Monthly High International crude oil prices surged amid escalating Middle East conflicts. WTI crude futures rose 1.5% to settle at $79.34 per barrel, while Brent crude gained 1.7% to $84.73 per barrel, both

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2026-07

Daily Plastics Market Report (July 15, 2026): Oil Plunge Weighs on PE/PP; Market Sentiment Cautious

1. Market Overview (July 15, 2026) China's plastics raw materials market traded weaker on Tuesday, pressured by falling international crude oil prices. Both PE and PP futures opened lower, dragging spot market prices down. Market participants held

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2026-07

Causes of Reinforced PC Warpage and 10% vs 20% Glass Fiber Comparison

In-depth analysis of reinforced PC warpage deformation caused by glass fiber orientation, comparing PC+GF10 vs PC+GF20 in warpage, mechanical properties, and processing characteristics for material selection.

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2026-07

How Weather-Resistant Is Reinforced PC? Outdoor Application Material Selection Guide

A systematic evaluation of reinforced polycarbonate's weathering performance in outdoor applications, analyzing PC aging mechanisms and comparing ASA/PMMA solutions for outdoor material selection.

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2026-07

EIA Lowers Crude Oil Price Forecast, Plastic Raw Material Market Shows Mixed Trends

[Introduction] The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its latest report on July 7, significantly lowering its 2026 crude oil price forecast, expecting WTI crude oil average price at $76.26/barrel and Brent crude at $82/barrel.

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2026-07

Red Sea and Suez Canal Shipping Routes Gradually Resume as Major Carriers Return to Traditional Routes

[Global Logistics Update] July 2026 — As geopolitical tensions gradually ease, major container shipping companies are progressively resuming traditional routes through the Red Sea and Suez Canal. Industry giants including CMA CGM and Maersk have

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2026-07

INEOS Sues Flemish Government for Multi-Billion Euro Damages Over Project One Construction Delays in Antwerp

[European Chemicals News] July 10, 2026 — Three companies of the INEOS Group (London) have filed a multi-billion-euro damages claim against the Flemish regional government over delays to the construction of the group's Project One ethane cracker in

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2026-07

Covestro Launches Global MDI Strategic Investment with New Shanghai and UAE Production Lines

[Plastics Industry News] July 2026 — German plastics group Covestro (Leverkusen) has announced a significant expansion of its global MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) production capacity, launching a strategic investment programme. The company

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2026-07

Xiamen University Achieves Breakthrough in Electrosynthesis of C6 Chemicals from Propylene Oxidative Coupling

Recently, the research team of Wang Tao and Zhou Zhiyou from Xiamen University published a research paper titled "Electrosynthesis of C6 Chemicals by Propylene Oxidative Coupling on Au Surface" in the Journal of the American Chemical Society (JACS).

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2026-07

New York State Sues 3M, DuPont and Others Over "Forever Chemicals" Pollution

New York State filed a lawsuit Thursday against multiple major chemical and agricultural companies, alleging they knowingly sold products containing so-called "forever chemicals" despite knowing their harmful effects. These substances are widely

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2026-07

Lanzhou Petrochemical Special NBR Plant Starts Production, Boosting Domestic High-End Materials

Recently, Lanzhou Petrochemical's 2,000 tons/year special nitrile rubber (NBR) plant successfully started up in one operation. The plant can produce customized series of special nitrile rubber products including high acrylonitrile, carboxyl modified

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2026-07

International Oil Prices Plunge, Plastic Raw Material Cost Support Weakens

[Plastics Industry Daily — July 10, 2026] On July 9 (Wednesday), international oil prices fell sharply. NYMEX WTI August crude futures settled at $72.08/barrel, down $1.44 (1.96%); Brent September contract settled at $76.30/barrel, down $1.72 (2

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2026-07

Crude Oil Surges Over 6% Driving Plastics Futures Higher Amid Geopolitical Tensions

【Abstract】 On July 8, 2026, international crude oil rebounded sharply, pushing the entire energy and chemical sector higher. Domestic commodity futures closed with crude oil and LU fuel up more than 6%, benzene up over 5%, styrene and methanol up

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2026-07

Q2 2026 Rubber & Plastics Sector Shows Structural Divergence: Recycled Plastics Market Remains Sluggish

Q2 2026 rubber & plastics sector shows structural divergence; recycled plastics market sluggish while green transition advances.

08

2026-07

PP Market Faces Seasonal Weakness in July 2026 as Raw Material Prices Decline

PP market under pressure in July 2026 due to seasonal weakness and raw material decline; August recovery remains expected.

08

2026-07

Chemical Industry Posts Strong H1 2026 Earnings; 20+ Companies See Profit Growth Exceeding 100%

More than 20 chemical companies post H1 2026 profit growth exceeding 100%, with Hengyi and Dongfang Shenghong forecasting over 1,000% growth.