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TCC’s Weekly Raw Materials Update: April 16-20.
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Ethylene
Spot ethylene slightly lower this week, to 14cpp
30-day weighted average: 15.637cpp
Compared to March average: 19.656cpp[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
Benzene
Spot ends the week flat-to-down, $2.92/gal DDP HTC
May: 292-296cpg DDP HTC
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Propylene
RGP
Apr PGP up slightly, to 44.75cpp
May PGP traded at 44.5cpp
RGP
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Polypropylene
Prices flat-to-higher
Strong demand and unplanned outages
PP export falling off
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Polyethylene
Spot prices moved lower
LDPE clarity, LDPE coating and HMWPE film remain tight
PE export availability improved, spot offers limited
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Polystyrene
Spot prices down, buyers look to lower feedstock costs
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Crude Oil
Higher this week
Monday: $66.22/bbl
Fri: $68.38/bbl
Last Fri: $67.39/bbl
(May NYMEX WTI Crude)
Brent: June Brent settled at $74.06/bbl Friday[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1524497093886{margin-top: -50px !important;}”]
Natural Gas
Higher this week
Mon: $2.752/mmBtu
Fri: $2.739/mmBtu
Last Fri: $2.735/mmBtu
(May NYMEX Natural Gas)
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