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EIA: US crude stocks plunged as supply tightens and refinery runs rise
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The decline left crude stocks 3% below the five-year average, marking a sharp tightening in the US crude balance.
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[MEMBER] Asia - Weekly PVC Market Wrap - 16 October 2026
[MEMBER] Malaysia - Weekly PP Market Wrap - 15 October 2026
[MEMBER] Vietnam - Weekly PP Market Wrap - 15 October 2026
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Indonesian major hikes prices on the eve of the weekend as domestic activity improves

An Indonesian major raised its domestic price list on Friday 16 October, after its decision to suspend offers the previous evening.
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Taiwanese PVC major raises prices for fourth consecutive round, but buyer resistance deepens

A major Taiwanese PVC producer has introduced its second price list for October 2026 loading, extending its upward pricing campaign for a fourth consecutive round as constrained supply
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Commodity Exchange: 16 October 2026

Most actively traded petrochemical futures on the Dalian and Zhengzhou Commodity Exchanges wrapped up the 16 October 2026 session with the following settlements.
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Restocking demand revives Indonesian PP trade as supply tightens, prices surge

Indonesia’s PP market saw a sharp revival in trading activity towards the end of the week to 16 October, as converters returned for replenishment after months on the sidelines.
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[FREE] Morning Briefing - 16 October 2026

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Farid Muzaffar CommoPlast Asia Sdn Bhd
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[FREE] Morning Briefing - 15 October 2026

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Farid Muzaffar CommoPlast Asia Sdn Bhd

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Polymer Futures Market Updated 16 Oct 2026 Contract No. 2701
PP LLDPE PVC
Close (CNY/ton) 9,343 -127 8,663 -191 4,858 -16
Close (USD/ton) 1,236 -19 1,146 -29 643 -2
Volume 671,592 +5052 454,163 -2750 1,093,101 -6905
* All USD prices are excluding VAT basis
Volume indicates number of contracts
Intermediates Futures Market Updated 16 Oct 2026 Contract No. 2701
PX PTA MEG
Close (CNY/ton) 9,604 -28 6,470 -50 4,877 -71
Close (USD/ton) 1,270 -4 856 -7 645 -11
Volume 43,903 -14097 1,119,583 +10053 203,487 +1875
* All USD prices are excluding VAT basis
Volume indicates number of contracts
Monomers & Feedstock Updated 15 Oct 2026
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