The international crude oil price of Indian Basket was quoted at around $43.84 per barrel on November 20, 2020.

Butadiene (BD) prices have been static in  South East Asia, South korea, China Rotterdam, and US Gulf due to a constant demand trend.

Naphtha prices have been registered to drift down in Japan and Europe owing to sluggish demand trends in the region.

Caustic soda prices witnessed a rise in Asia during November week 3.

Methanol prices marched higher in Europe, on November 19, 2020.

Acrylonitrile (ACN) prices witnessed a surge in Asia during November week 3.

On November 19, 2020, open spec naphtha bid prices for the 1H of Jan were assessed lower. 

Isomer MX prices were assessed lower on November 19, 2020. 

Methanol  prices have increased today indicating a shortage of supply with a growing demand of 50%.

Prices for OX have been revised at Aegis

On November 19, 2020 the Indian rupee opened 12 paise higher at 74.15 against the US dollar.

Prices for MX have been revised at JNPT.

Prices for DEG have been revised at Hazira.

As of November 20, 2020, Petrochem sources confirmed that BAM prices have slipped at Kandla port.

Prices for acetone have been revised at Dahej.

As of  November 20, 2020 MMA (imported intact) prices dropped in Mumbai owing to soft demand trends coupled  with dull buying sentiments which were reported from the region.

As of November 20, 2020,  acrylonitrile prices for domestic repack have increased in the Ahmedabad market.

As of  November 20, 2020, Kandla port saw a rise in SM prices due to the strong demand in the market coupled with supply being slow.

As of  November 20, 2020, Benzene prices  gained in Vizag.

The company resumed operations at the unit on November 16, 2020.

On November 19, 2020 SM prices fell sharply in Asia.

On November 19, 2020, PTA prices in Asia were assessed steady despite weaker regional demand trends and drop in upstream PX values.

On November 19, 2020 MEG prices increased in Asia. Stronger upstream energy and ethylene values together with improved regional demand trends supported the price rise.

On November 19, 2020 PX prices dropped in Asia due to buying sentiments being dull in the region.

The government has come out with a notification on Anti Dumping Duty on imports of Polystyrene from Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, UAE, Iran and USA.