Rising gas prices have upset the applecart in more ways than one
8Alternate feedstock prices have gone all haywire
8LPG prices are rising, and naptha prics are at multi-year highs

8LNG prices have shot through the roof
8What were the average landed prices of LNG across the world?

On October 20, 2021 Naphtha prices registered a downward movement in Japan while moving up in NW Europe owing to fluctuation in the markets.

The international crude oil price of Indian Basket was quoted at around $83.51 per barrel on October 20, 2021.

Aniline prices registered a sharp rise in the imported market of Delhi. 

Methanol prices are slowly increasing in the Delhi market.

8India's quest for building its energy security may see it continue to pursue investment opportunity in Farzad-B gas field in Iran even though ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL) has not got the right to develop the block that it discovered over a decade ago.

8India is forming a group that brings together state-run and private refiners to seek better crude import deals, oil secretary Tarun Kapoor said on Tuesday, as the country grapples with soaring oil prices.

Formaldehyde prices are quoted higher in the Delhi market, today.

8Consumers could expect relief from the surging price of auto fuels this festive season as the government may opt for an excise duty cut on petrol and diesel, for the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic.

8Chinese authorities are imposing new hurdles for fertilizer exporters amid growing concerns over surging power prices and food production, a move that could worsen a global price shock and food inflation.

8Indian shares slipped on Wednesday, dragged by metal stocks as China’s pledge to contain coal prices eased supply worries, while investors eyed corporate commentaries in the earnings season after Hindustan Unilever warned of margin impact.

Butyl Acetate prices have been revised at Hazira.

On October 20, 2021, Petrochem sources reported a significant fall in BGE prices at Kandla port.

On October 20, 2021, the Hazira market witnessed a rise in butyl acrylate monomer prices.

8Global chemical conglomerate to increase prices of polymer dispersions, dispersible polymer powders and resins by a whopping 20%

8Elantas Beck India Ltd is setting up a high capacity specialty chemical plant

8Specialty chemicals company Lanxess and BP recently announced a strategic partnership to significantly advance the use of sustainable raw materials in high-tech plastics production

8This recycling company is promising a litter free Goa

8Malaysia is pushing the production of quality rubber in one of its largest rubber growing provinces

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8Jet fuel derived from a type of mustard plant can replace the petroleum-based aviation fuel to reduce carbon emissions by up to 68 per cent, according to a study led by an Indian-origin scientist in the US.