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Looking forward to the price of Benzene. But what’s the risk?

David Bateman, Platts

February 17, 2015

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• FEB 17, 2015: Asian benzene was assessed at $658.50/mt Tuesday, down $4/mt from the day before, amid slow activity ahead of the Lunar New Year break, and little demand seen. In Europe, benzene barges for delivery 5-30 days forward were assessed at $604/mt CIF ARA Monday, up $7/mt from the previous assessment of $597/mt. In the US, there were no assessments published on the 16th February, due to the President's day public holiday.

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BENZENE: ASIA CLOSE:

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Benzene Forward

BENZENE: ASIA CLOSE:

But where is it 3 months, 6 months and even 24

months out?

5-30 days forward were assessed at $604/mt CIF ARA

Monday

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