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European Xylenes: Gasoline blending demand lifts MX premiums / Gasoline blending demand supports MX premiums / Steady bidding activity on the Platts MOC / Downstream PX and OX demand remains weak

Jun 06, 2026

The European mixed xylenes spot market continued to focus on the gasoline blending segment in the week ended Oct. 24, amid persistently weak downstream petrochemical demand. Steady buying interest from gasoline blenders supported the market, as tightness in the gasoline sector continued. Additionally, naphtha prices strengthened this week due to restrictions on Russian material. With robust buying appetite and a wider gasoline-naphtha spread, MX premiums rose in the week. The M1 October MX CIF ARA premium to Eurobob gasoline at $118.25/ metric ton on Oct. 24, up $18/mt week over week. Buying interest for MX was echoed during the Market on Close process this week. Shell Trading Rotterdam B.V. bid for 2,000 mt mixed xylenes at a $118/mt premium to the daily Eurobob gasoline FOB AR barge assessment on Oct....

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