Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-06-18 13:22Group 1: Oil Price Surge - Since June 13, the conflict between Iran and Israel has escalated, leading to a significant increase in international oil prices, surpassing $70 per barrel [2] - As of June 17, WTI crude oil closed at $74.84 per barrel, up 4.28%, while Brent crude closed at $76.45 per barrel, up 4.40% [3] - From June 13 to June 17, WTI crude oil increased by nearly $7 per barrel, approximately a 10% rise, and Brent crude oil also saw a similar increase [3] Group 2: Chemical Product Price Increases - The rise in crude oil prices has supported price increases in downstream chemical products, with notable price hikes in propylene, pure benzene, and methanol [5] - On June 13, propylene prices were reported at 6410-6460 yuan/ton, reflecting a 1.02% increase, while pure benzene and styrene also saw significant price increases of 4.1% and 3.42%, respectively [5] - Methanol, which is significantly imported from Iran, saw its price rise to 2670-2680 yuan/ton, an increase of 192.5 yuan/ton or 7.75% [5] Group 3: Stock Market Reactions - Energy and chemical companies' stock prices have surged, with companies like Tongyuan Petroleum and Shandong Molong experiencing significant gains, including multiple trading days of price limits [6] - From June 13 to June 18, Tongyuan Petroleum's stock rose by 75.36%, while other companies like Shandong Molong and Jun Oil also saw substantial increases [6] Group 4: Company Performance and Market Dynamics - Tongyuan Petroleum clarified that its core business in oil and gas development is not directly affected by the Iran-Israel conflict, as it primarily provides technical services [7] - Jun Oil's performance has been under pressure due to reduced demand and profit margins, with ongoing losses reported from 2022 to Q1 2025 [8] - Jin Niu Chemical, which focuses on methanol production, indicated that its operations remain stable, with no significant changes in market demand or supply [10]