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Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - After nearly two years of continuous decline, polyolefins have started to rise strongly due to the escalation of geopolitical conflicts. The recent geopolitical changes have affected the supply side, and the price of polyolefins is expected to remain high in the short - term [2][15] Summary by Related Content Geopolitical Impact on Supply - Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura refinery was attacked and shut down. The refinery has a daily output of 550,000 barrels and is an important export terminal for Saudi crude oil [2] - The geopolitical situation is still not optimistic, and most ships are avoiding the Strait of Hormuz. This has led to a sharp decline in ship flow, a sharp increase in freight and insurance premiums, and challenges to the raw material supply of domestic and foreign refining and chemical enterprises [5] Refinery Response and Impact - Some Asian refineries are considering reducing production by 20% - 30%. South Korean refineries have held emergency meetings to assess supply plans, and there are issues with limited naphtha and condensate inventories [6][7] - There are more news of domestic and foreign refinery production cuts and shutdowns, including SK Energy's maintenance of multiple crude distillation units, YNCC's reduction of operating rates, and Chandra Asri Group declaring force majeure [8] Market Situation and Price Forecast - The spot market atmosphere is good, with strong trading volume and a significant strengthening of the basis. Traders and downstream are actively replenishing stocks [15] - In the short - term, due to geopolitical disturbances, both actual cost and supply impacts and emotional disturbances will continue. The price of polyolefins is expected to remain high, especially if the scope of production cuts further expands [15]