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Energy price shock: Oil and gas surge drives petrochemical costs up

10 Mar '26
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Energy price shock: Oil and gas surge drives petrochemical costs up
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  • Surging crude oil and natural gas prices are triggering a sharp rise in petrochemical feedstocks.
  • This is expected to cascade through ethylene, propylene, PX and MEG, raising costs for polyester and textile production.
  • While supply actions from OPEC and key exporters may stabilise markets temporarily, upstream cost pressure across manufacturing chains is likely to persist.

The most immediate effect is visible in naphtha; a key petrochemical feedstock derived from crude oil refining. Over the past week, naphtha prices have climbed around ** per cent, reaching nearly $*** per metric ton. Market indicators suggest that naphtha will surge by another **** per cent in the coming days.

Because naphtha is a foundational raw material for numerous downstream petrochemicals, the impact will likely cascade across plastics, fertilisers, textiles, and chemical industries worldwide.

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