光大期货能化商品日报（2026年1月6日）-20260106

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - All the analyzed energy and chemical products, including crude oil, fuel oil, asphalt, rubber, methanol, polyolefins, and PVC, are rated as "volatile" [1][2][4][6]. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The geopolitical situation in Venezuela has led to short - term fluctuations in crude oil prices. OPEC and non - OPEC countries' production plans and Venezuela's actual supply situation will affect the oil market. Overall, short - term downside risks for oil prices are limited [1]. - The fuel oil market is under pressure due to sufficient supply. High - sulfur fuel oil has some demand support, while low - sulfur fuel oil demand is weak. Both high - and low - sulfur fuel oil prices are expected to follow oil price fluctuations [2]. - The asphalt market has bottom support from raw materials and supply, but there is uncertainty in future raw material supply. Prices are expected to stabilize and strengthen [4]. - The rubber market is affected by factors such as heavy - truck sales and overseas production. With minor fundamental contradictions, rubber prices are expected to fluctuate [4]. - The methanol market has a supply - demand balance. A decline in Iranian shipments will support prices, while compressed MTO device profits may put pressure on prices. It is expected to maintain a low - level, strong - side fluctuation [6]. - The polyolefin market has a supply reduction in January and a demand recovery in the first half of the month. However, inventory is expected to increase in the second half of the month, so prices will fluctuate at the bottom [7]. - The PVC market has high - level supply, weak domestic demand, and a weak - reality, strong - expectation structure. Price increases are limited, and it is expected to fluctuate at the bottom [8]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Research Views - Crude Oil: On Monday, oil prices rose. WTI February contract closed up $0.10 to $58.32 per barrel, Brent March contract closed up $1.01 to $61.76 per barrel, and SC2602 closed up 1.3 yuan to 428.1 yuan per barrel. OPEC and 8 major non - OPEC countries will maintain the production plan and pause production increases in February and March. Venezuela has large oil reserves, but short - term supply has increased marginally, and medium - term uncertainty remains. Overall, short - term downside risks for oil prices are limited [1]. - Fuel Oil: On Monday, the main fuel oil contracts on the Shanghai Futures Exchange declined. Singapore's fuel oil supply is expected to be sufficient in January - February, with high - sulfur and low - sulfur fuel oil supply increasing. High - sulfur fuel oil demand is strong, while low - sulfur fuel oil demand is weak. The market is under pressure, and prices are expected to follow oil price fluctuations [2]. - Asphalt: On Monday, the main asphalt contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange rose. Diluted asphalt port arrivals are stable in the short term, but there is uncertainty in future raw material supply. With winter - storage contracts supporting the bottom, asphalt prices are expected to stabilize and strengthen [4]. - Rubber: On Monday, rubber - related contracts on the Shanghai Futures Exchange rose. In December 2025, China's heavy - truck sales decreased by about 16% month - on - month but increased by about 13% year - on - year. Indonesia's rubber exports increased. With minor fundamental contradictions, rubber prices are expected to fluctuate [4]. - Methanol: On Monday, methanol - related prices were reported. In January, domestic production is expected to increase slightly, and imports will decline. Demand has certain support. Iranian shipments decline will support prices, while compressed MTO device profits may put pressure on prices. It is expected to maintain a low - level, strong - side fluctuation [6]. - Polyolefins: On Monday, polyolefin - related prices were reported. In January, supply will decrease slightly, and demand will recover in the first half of the month but weaken in the second half. Inventory is expected to increase in the second half of the month, and prices will fluctuate at the bottom [7]. - PVC: On Monday, PVC market prices in different regions showed narrow fluctuations. Supply remains high, domestic demand slows, and there is a weak - reality, strong - expectation structure. Price increases are limited, and it is expected to fluctuate at the bottom [8]. 3.2 Daily Data Monitoring - The report provides data on the basis of various energy and chemical products, including crude oil, liquefied petroleum gas, asphalt, high - sulfur fuel oil, low - sulfur fuel oil, methanol, urea, linear low - density polyethylene, polypropylene, etc. It shows spot prices, futures prices, basis, basis rates, price changes, and the position of the latest basis rate in historical data [9]. 3.3 Market News - US President Trump stated that US investment in Venezuela's oil industry is a key goal, and the US embargo on Venezuelan oil remains in effect. OPEC and 8 major non - OPEC countries will maintain the production plan and pause production increases in February and March to stabilize the oil market [11]. 3.4 Chart Analysis - 4.1 Main Contract Prices: The report presents historical price charts of main contracts for various energy and chemical products from 2021 - 2025, including crude oil, fuel oil, low - sulfur fuel oil, asphalt, LPG, PTA, ethylene glycol, etc. [13][14][15]. - 4.2 Main Contract Basis: It shows historical basis charts of main contracts for various products, such as crude oil, fuel oil, low - sulfur fuel oil, asphalt, ethylene glycol, PP, etc. [30][34][35]. - 4.3 Inter - contract Spreads: The report provides charts of inter - contract spreads for different products, including fuel oil, asphalt, PTA, ethylene glycol, PP, LLDPE, natural rubber, etc. [42][44][48]. - 4.4 Inter - product Spreads: It presents charts of inter - product spreads, such as crude oil's internal - external spread, B - W spread, fuel oil's high - low sulfur spread, fuel oil/asphalt ratio, etc. [59][61][63]. - 4.5 Production Profits: The report shows production profit charts for LLDPE and PP [68]. 3.5 Research Team Member Introduction - The report introduces the members of the energy and chemical research team, including Deputy Director Zhong Meiyan, Research Director Du Bingqin, Natural Rubber/Polyester Analyst Di Yilin, and Methanol/Propylene/Pure Benzene PE/PP/PVC Analyst Peng Haibo, along with their educational backgrounds, honors, and work experiences [72][73][74]. 3.6 Contact Information - The company's address is in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, with a phone number, fax number, customer service hotline, and postal code provided [77].