Our Petrochem analysts have reported buying trends in the Ludhiana market as of March 2, 2021.

On March 2, 2021, Petrochem sources confirmed that phosphonic acid prices have slipped in the Mumbai market. 

Formaldehyde prices have increased in the Chennai market.

Methanol prices in Kandla port have been increasing on the back of strong regional demand trends.

BAM prices have increased today indicating a shortage of supply with a growing demand in the Ahmedabad market.

Prices for Chloroform have been revised at Dahej.

On March 02, 2021, the demand for PBT was moderate and prices have been remaining steady for the last week in the domestic market.

On March 2, 2021 EVA price moved up in the Indian Polymer market.

The international crude oil price of Indian Basket was quoted at around $64.54 per barrel on March 02, 2021.

Phenol prices have increased today indicating a shortage of supply with a growing demand in the Mumbai market.

BAM prices drifted down on the back of weakening demand and shortage of supply in the Kandla market.

A revision in DEG prices has been announced at Hazira.

A revision in benzene prices has been announced at Vizag.

A revision in ethyl acetate prices has been announced at Ex-Ashok.

Ethylene prices edged higher in Asia on March 1, 2021.

On March 1, 2021, toluene prices were assessed higher in Asia.

Acetone prices have been revised by HOCL.

A Middle East producer is heard to have offered its phthalic anhydride in India.

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