Fuel vs Fiber Bid

Similar to toluene, xylene is being aggressively pulled into the fuel pool as an octane booster. This prevents any price correction despite a moderate increase in Asian refinery operating rates following the brief ceasefire.

Industrial Recovery

The post-holiday industrial restart in China has triggered fresh inquiries from paraxylene producers. Analysts expect demand from the textile sector to remain tight throughout April, providing a firm floor for prices.