30 Nov 2020
The price provides a benchmark against which Middle East sales of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to Asia are priced.
It is expected that buyers would turn to the local ground to source the needed quantities for the concerns that import cargoes would delay amid the containers and vessel shortage across Asia.
A number of converters decided to postpone purchases until end-product buyers show acceptance toward the hike in costs.
The producer reduced the available quantity for auction drastically citing the month-end closing.
Chinese players are waiting for local producers to open December delivery offers, which are likely to follow the stable to firmer trend with the support from the low inventory pressure.
A distributor informed of having sold out available quantities for PE soon after the price announcement.
27 Nov 2020
Despite the small allocation for auction, the transactions on the platform plunged drastically on the final trading day of the week.
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