Butyl acetate prices are slowly increasing in the Delhi market.

Petrochem sources in Ahmedabad have reported a rise in VAM prices.

On August 18, 2021, cyclohexanone prices increased in the Ahmedabad market.

Low ethyl acetate are reported today in Kolkata.

8BHP Group reported its best annual profit in nearly a decade and a record dividend on soaring iron ore prices, as the world's biggest listed miner announced an exit from its $13 billion petroleum business as part of a portfolio shake up.

8Oil prices dipped on Wednesday, a fifth day of declines with investors wary about prospects for stronger fuel demand as the use of rail, air and other forms of transport remained constrained amid surging COVID-19 cases worldwide.

8The Biden administration on Monday challenged a federal judge's decision in June to block the Interior Department's pause on oil and gas leasing on public lands and waters - a critical piece of its climate change policy - but will proceed with leasing during the appeals process.

On August 18, 2021 Naphtha prices were registered to drift down in Japan and Europe owing to sluggish demand trends in the region.

The international crude oil price of the Indian basket was quoted at around $68.92 per barrel on August 18, 2021.

Acetonitrile prices have significantly moved higher today in Mumbai.

A fall in acetone prices in the imported market of Mumbai was noticed on August 18, 2021.

On August 18, 2021, trading sources reported a fall in acetic acid prices in the Mumbai chemical market.

On August 18, 2021, the Mumbai market witnessed a rise in benzene prices.

A small lift in demand is noted in the chloroform market of Dahej.

High ethyl acetate prices were reported today at Ex-satyam. 

Fresh HDPE blow moulding is being offered in India.

Demand for PVC is gradually increasing in the domestic market.

On Aug 17, 2021, the purchase trend for EVA Increased in major domestic polymer hubs.

Price changes in the Mumbai polymer market have been reported by our analysts.

A major Taiwanese producer has offered its PVC in India.

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8Saudi Aramco will pay up as much as $25 billion for a stake in RIL
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8The Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules notified by the Centre on August 12 acknowledge the gravity of pollution caused by plastic articles of everyday use, particularly those that have no utility beyond a few minutes or hours
8Under the new rules, the manufacture, sale and use of some single-use goods made with plastic, polystyrene, and expanded polystyrene, such as earbuds, plates, cups, glasses, cutlery, wrapping and packing films, are prohibited from July 1 next year, while others such as carry bags must be at least 75 microns thick from September 30, 2021, and 120 microns from December 31 next year, compared to 50 microns at present
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