On January 5, 2023 the price of crude oil in the US Gulf was at $72.84/barrel (FOB) for WTI with a fall of $4.09/barrel.

Petrochem sources have reported a rise in electrolytic copper rod prices in the Delhi market.

Good demand has raised aluminum bar prices in the Delhi market.

On January 5, 2023, maleic anhydride prices were much pushed higher in the Ahmedabad market.

Petrochem sources reported a fall in ethylene glycol monobutyl ether prices in the Ahmedabad market.

Petrochem sources reported a significant fall in zinc oxide 99.90% prices in the Delhi chemical market.

Dimethyl sulfoxide prices strengthened in Ahmedabad in anticipation of tight regional output and improved buying sentiment.

A significant cut in palm wax prices in Delhi was recorded today.

Palm kernel oil (refined) prices in the Ahmedabad market increased on January 5, 2023.

A significant fall in chromium metal prices was recorded in the Ahmedabad metal market today.

Ferro silicon prices were assessed lower in the Ahmedabad market today.

A slight improvement in cryolite prices in the Ahmedabad market was noticed today.

On January 5, 2023 benzyl alcohol prices were pushed much higher in the Ahmedabad market.

On January  5, 2023 DOTP prices were pushed higher in the Delhi market.

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Dicalcium phosphate feed grade 17% powder  prices have witnessed a significant fall in the Mumbai market.

DINP prices were marginally high in the Ahmedabad market today.

On January 5, 2023, Petrochem sources reported a down in the prices of DIBP in the chemical market of Delhi.

Anionic surfactant prices in the Mumbai market registered a fall today.

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On January 5, 2023, PEG prices were up in the Ahmedabad market.

On January 5, 2023, Petrochem sources reported a fall in BIIR grade 2222 prices in the Mumbai market.