07 January 2009 10:31 [Source: ICIS news]
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CRUDE: February WTI $47.76/bbl down 82 cents February BRENT $50.17/bbl down 36 cents
Crude futures weakened in the afternoon in
Increasing evidence of OPEC’s compliance to its promised production cuts, along with geo-political tensions in the Middle East and the gas row between
NAPHTHA: Asian naphtha prices closed softer Wednesday. Second half February price indications were pegged at $377.50-378.50/tonne CFR (cost and freight) Japan, first half March at $370.50-371.50/tonne CFR Japan and second half March at $366.50-367.50/tonne CFR Japan.
BENZENE: Prices went up to $335-345/tonne FOB (free on board)
TOLUENE: Trading remained thin on Wednesday afternoon with no buy-sell indications heard. Prices were notionally assessed at $475-485