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All Major Polymers Close Higher as Crude Remains Above $100

All Major Polymers Close Higher as Crude Remains Above $100

Polymer 12 Sept 2026, 5:30 am

Polymer prices ended the week higher across all five major grades. PP recorded the strongest weekly increase, while elevated crude oil prices continued to support firm replacement costs.Weekly...

Crude Above $108: Domestic PP & LDPE Prices Move Higher

Crude Above $108: Domestic PP & LDPE Prices Move Higher

Crude oil 11 Sept 2026, 5:30 am

Brent crude has crossed $108/barrel, reaching a 3-month high amid continued global tensions.Higher crude prices, along with rising domestic polymer prices, are increasing cost pressure for buyers.PP and...

Brent Hits 3-Month High Above $101 — What It Means for Polymer Buyers

Brent Hits 3-Month High Above $101 — What It Means for Polymer Buyers

Polymer 10 Sept 2026, 5:30 am

Brent crude remains above the key $100-per-barrel level, keeping energy and polymer replacement costs under focus. Meanwhile, China polymer futures and most import offers to India moved higher....

Crude Hits Six-Week High as Regional Conflict Escalates

Crude Hits Six-Week High as Regional Conflict Escalates

Crude oil 9 Sept 2026, 5:30 am

Crude oil has reached a fresh six-week high as attacks on oil tankers and energy facilities increased concerns about crude supply and transportation.Brent crude is now trading close...

Crude Gains 17% in a Month; PET and China Futures Move Higher

Crude Gains 17% in a Month; PET and China Futures Move Higher

Polymer 8 Sept 2026, 5:30 am

The polymer market continues to face stronger cost signals as crude oil approaches the $98/bbl mark, domestic PET prices increase and China polymer futures move higher.Domestic PET Price...

PE & PVC Prices Revised Upward

PE & PVC Prices Revised Upward

Polymer 7 Sept 2026, 5:30 am

Domestic polymer producers have announced fresh price increases across selected PE sectors and PVC, effective 7 September 2026. The revisions come as Brent crude moves above $97 per...

PP Prices Rise As Crude Ends Week higher

PP Prices Rise As Crude Ends Week higher

Polymer 5 Sept 2026, 5:30 am

Domestic PP prices moved higher from 5 September 2026, while PE prices were rolled over. The revision comes as crude oil ends the week substantially higher, maintaining pressure...

Weekly Polymer Market Summary

Weekly Polymer Market Summary

Polymer 5 Sept 2026, 5:30 am

Polymer prices showed a mixed-to-firm movement as of 4 September 2026. Four of the five tracked polymers recorded weekly gains, while elevated crude continued to add pressure to...

Rising Import Offers Keep Polymer Cost Pressure Firm

Rising Import Offers Keep Polymer Cost Pressure Firm

Polymer 3 Sept 2026, 5:30 am

Southeast Asia HDPE Offers Rise HDPE HM: US$1,220/MT 🔺 $50 HDPE Injection: US$1,210/MT 🔺 $50 HDPE Raffia: US$1,220/MT 🔺 $50 Higher overseas offers may keep import replacement costs...

Supply Risks Build as Crude Oil Surges

Supply Risks Build as Crude Oil Surges

Polymer 2 Sept 2026, 5:30 am

RIL Supply Outlook Jamnagar Plant Due to the government mandate to increase LPG production at the Jamnagar refinery, polymer production may be affected. RIL is expected to maintain...