美国原油库存超预期大降显示紧俏 液化气略有企稳

Market Overview - The Dalian Commodity Exchange's liquefied gas futures opened at 4370 CNY/ton and reached a high of 4409 CNY/ton, with a current price of 4387 CNY/ton, reflecting a 1.67% increase [1] - On August 20, liquefied gas futures had an opening price of 4295 CNY/ton, a closing price of 4354 CNY/ton, and a trading volume of 98,400 contracts [2] Market News - As of August 20, the number of liquefied petroleum gas futures warehouse receipts was 13,298 contracts, which is an increase of 20 contracts compared to the previous trading day [2] Institutional Insights - Dongwu Futures noted that while overseas market exports remain loose, the recovery in East Asian chemical procurement provides support, leading to price stabilization. The overall import recovery in early August suggests potential for further price adjustments due to refinery gas costs and crude oil influences [3] - Ruida Futures highlighted a significant unexpected drop in U.S. crude oil inventories, indicating short-term tightness. However, expectations of OPEC+ production increases and geopolitical easing in regions like Gaza and Ukraine continue to suppress oil prices, maintaining a loose supply-demand balance. Domestic prices for both domestic and imported gas are rising, but downstream trading activity is declining due to price increases, although importers are showing increased willingness to arbitrage [3]