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Morning Briefing

27 March 2026

Brent: $108.01 (+ $5.79)

WTI: $94.48 (+ $4.16)

Naphtha CFR Japan: á

Ethylene CFR NEA: á

Ethylene CFR SEA: Stable

Propylene FOB Korea: Stable

Propylene CFR China: Stable

*Data represent closing prices of the previous trading day

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