Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core View of the Report - In the week ending August 29, 2025, US commercial crude oil inventories increased by 2.415 million barrels, with net crude oil imports rising by 434,000 barrels per day, and the estimated single - week crude oil production decreasing by 16,000 barrels per day. The refinery utilization rate dropped from 94.6% to 94.3%, indicating a continued weakening of demand in the refining sector. Diesel inventories resumed their upward trend, gasoline inventories declined significantly, and the total inventories of crude oil and petroleum products accumulated. The apparent demand for refined oil products decreased. Although single - week data has limited implications, there are still concerns about future crude oil inventories after the decline in refinery utilization [3]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalog Inventory Data - US commercial crude oil inventory change: increased by 2.415 million barrels, compared with a decrease of 2.392 million barrels in the previous period [5]. - US Cushing crude oil inventory change: increased by 1.59 million barrels, compared with a decrease of 838,000 barrels in the previous period [5]. - US strategic petroleum inventory change: increased by 509,000 barrels, compared with an increase of 776,000 barrels in the previous period [5]. - US gasoline inventory change: decreased by 3.795 million barrels, compared with a decrease of 1.236 million barrels in the previous period [5]. - US diesel inventory change: increased by 1.681 million barrels, compared with a decrease of 1.786 million barrels in the previous period [5]. - US jet fuel inventory change: decreased by 796,000 barrels, compared with an increase of 293,000 barrels in the previous period [5]. - US fuel oil inventory change: decreased by 215,000 barrels, compared with an increase of 316,000 barrels in the previous period [5]. - US crude oil and petroleum product inventory change (excluding SPR): increased by 7.102 million barrels, compared with a decrease of 4.394 million barrels in the previous period [5]. Production and Demand Data - US crude oil production: 13.423 million barrels per day, compared with 13.439 million barrels per day in the previous period [5]. - US refined oil apparent demand: 20.652 million barrels per day, compared with 21.614 million barrels per day in the previous period [5]. - US gasoline apparent demand: 9.117 million barrels per day, compared with 9.24 million barrels per day in the previous period [5]. - US diesel apparent demand: 3.768 million barrels per day, compared with 4.141 million barrels per day in the previous period [5]. - US crude oil imports: 6.742 million barrels per day, compared with 6.234 million barrels per day in the previous period [5]. - US crude oil exports: 3.884 million barrels per day, compared with 3.81 million barrels per day in the previous period [5]. - US refinery crude oil processing volume: 16.869 million barrels per day, compared with 16.88 million barrels per day in the previous period [5]. - US refinery utilization rate: 94.3%, compared with 94.6% in the previous period [5]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content Core View of the Report - The EIA report for the week is relatively bearish due to the unexpected increase in US crude oil inventories and the potential entry of refineries into the autumn maintenance period. The start of autumn maintenance at US refineries under the global crude oil production increase scenario is expected to widen the supply - demand gap. Although distillate demand is strong and inventories are low, which may support the diesel crack spread, the impact of refinery maintenance on crude oil demand will be more reflected in the crude oil market [4][6] Summary According to Relevant Catalogs Inventory Data - As of August 29, US commercial crude oil total inventory was 420.707 million barrels, a week - on - week increase of 2.415 million barrels, contrary to the expected decrease of 2 million barrels. Cushing inventory increased by 1.59 million barrels, and strategic reserve inventory increased by 0.509 million barrels. Gasoline inventory decreased by 3.795 million barrels, exceeding the expected decrease of 1.1 million barrels, while distillate inventory increased by 1.681 million barrels, contrary to the expected decrease of 0.6 million barrels. The total inventory of the US crude oil chain increased by 7.611 million barrels [2][3] Production and Consumption Data - US crude oil production decreased by 16 thousand barrels per day to 13.423 million barrels per day from August 22 to August 29. US crude oil net imports increased by 434 thousand barrels per day to 2.858 million barrels per day. Crude oil processing volume decreased by 11 thousand barrels per day to 16.869 million barrels per day. The four - week smoothed US crude oil terminal apparent demand increased by 132.5 thousand barrels per day, gasoline apparent demand increased by 19.25 thousand barrels per day, distillate apparent demand increased by 12 thousand barrels per day, and jet fuel apparent demand decreased by 0.25 thousand barrels per day [3] Refinery and Market Conditions - US refinery utilization rate declined for the second consecutive week, dropping 0.3% to 94.3%, moving further away from the previous high of nearly 97%. After the report was released, the market generally trended downwards. With the end of the driving peak season after the Labor Day weekend in early September, refinery operations are expected to follow a seasonal decline pattern, which is a bearish factor for crude oil demand [4][6] Product - Specific Analysis - Gasoline inventory decreased significantly before the Labor Day weekend, but the data at the end of the peak season has limited influence. Distillate demand, which rises seasonally with the start of the autumn harvest, remains stable. Although distillate inventory increased, it is still at a low level, and the distillate crack spread is expected to remain strong. However, due to the smaller consumption volume of distillates compared to gasoline, the overall terminal demand is expected to decline in the future [8]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints - OPEC+ has not decided whether to continue increasing production, but previous news has damaged market confidence. Coupled with the unexpected increase in EIA crude oil inventories, oil prices have been further hit. Crude oil is expected to trade in the range of 480 - 490 in the short term, and long - term investors are advised to hold long positions [3] Summary by Catalog 1. Daily Hints - **Fundamentals**: OPEC+ is considering current market conditions and forecasts, and eight member countries may further increase oil production. OPEC's oil production in August may rise due to increased output from the UAE and Saudi Arabia [3] - **Basis**: On September 4, the spot price of Oman crude oil was $69.70 per barrel, and the spot price of Qatar Marine crude oil was $69.16 per barrel. The basis was 34.21 yuan/barrel, with the spot price higher than the futures price [3] - **Inventory**: From August 29, the API crude oil inventory in the US increased by 622,000 barrels, and the EIA inventory increased by 2.415 million barrels, both exceeding expectations. Cushing's inventory increased by 1.59 million barrels. As of September 4, the Shanghai crude oil futures inventory remained unchanged at 5.721 million barrels [3] - **Market**: The 20 - day moving average was flat, and the price was below the moving average [3] - **Main Position**: As of August 26, the main long positions in WTI crude oil decreased, while those in Brent crude oil increased [3] - **Futures and Spot Quotes**: The settlement prices of Brent crude oil, WTI crude oil, SC crude oil, and Oman crude oil all declined. The spot prices of various types of crude oil also decreased [7][9] 2. Recent News - **Political News**: Trump called on European countries to stop buying Russian oil. The US will gradually cancel some security aid to European countries near the Russian border [5] - **Corporate News**: ConocoPhillips will lay off up to a quarter of its employees (about 3,250). Chevron laid off up to 20% of its employees earlier this year [5] - **Inventory News**: As of August 29, US commercial crude oil inventories increased by 2.4 million barrels, strategic petroleum reserves increased by 500,000 barrels, gasoline inventories decreased by 3.8 million barrels, and distillate inventories increased by 1.7 million barrels. Domestic crude oil production decreased by 16,000 barrels per day, and refinery crude processing volume decreased by 11,000 barrels per day [5] 3. Long - Short Concerns - **Bullish Factors**: The US imposes secondary sanctions on Russian energy exports, and the Sino - US tariff exemption period is extended again [6] - **Bearish Factors**: There is hope for a cease - fire in the Russia - Ukraine conflict, and the US has tense trade relations with other economies [6] - **Market Drivers**: In the short term, geopolitical conflicts have decreased, and the risk of trade tariffs has increased. In the medium and long term, supply will increase after the peak season ends [6] 4. Fundamental Data - **API Inventory Trend**: From June 20 to August 29, API inventories showed fluctuations, with an increase of 622,000 barrels on August 29 [10] - **EIA Inventory Trend**: From June 27 to August 29, EIA inventories also fluctuated, with an increase of 2.415 million barrels on August 29 [14] - **Supply - Demand Balance Sheet**: The supply - demand gap and production data of OPEC+ from 2023 to 2026 - Q4 are presented [20] 5. Position Data - **WTI Crude Oil Fund Net Long Position**: From June 24 to August 26, the net long position of WTI crude oil funds showed a downward trend overall, with a decrease of 10,737 on August 26 [17] - **Brent Crude Oil Fund Net Long Position**: From June 24 to August 26, the net long position of Brent crude oil funds also fluctuated, with a decrease of 10,737 on August 26 [19]

Group 1 - As of the week ending August 29, 2025, U.S. commercial crude oil inventories increased by 2.415 million barrels to 421 million barrels, contrary to market expectations of a decrease of 2.031 million barrels [1] - The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) inventory rose by 509,000 barrels to 40.47 million barrels, the highest level since October 14, 2022 [1] - Gasoline inventories decreased by 3.795 million barrels, marking the largest decline since the week ending April 25, 2025, and have now fallen for seven consecutive weeks [1] Group 2 - U.S. domestic crude oil production decreased by 16,000 barrels to 13.423 million barrels per day as of the week ending August 29, 2025 [1] - The four-week average supply of U.S. crude oil products was 21.282 million barrels per day, an increase of 2.47% compared to the same period last year [1] - U.S. crude oil imports, excluding the Strategic Reserve, increased by 508,000 barrels per day to 6.742 million barrels per day [1] Group 3 - As of September 5, 2025, WTI crude oil was reported at $63.23 per barrel, down 0.17%, while Brent crude was at $66.74 per barrel, down 0.21% [3]

Core Insights - The API crude oil inventory in the U.S. increased by 622,000 barrels last week, contrary to expectations of a decrease of 3.4 million barrels [1] - The previous week's inventory showed a decrease of 974,000 barrels [1] Inventory Data - Current inventory change: +622,000 barrels [1] - Expected inventory change: -3.4 million barrels [1] - Previous inventory change: -974,000 barrels [1]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core View of the Report The overnight attack on an oil tanker by the Houthi armed forces and the US considering giving up diplomatic efforts to promote a cease - fire between Russia and Ukraine have raised geopolitical concerns, stimulating oil prices to rise. However, as the summer peak - season demand ends, there is pressure on the upside. In the short term, oil prices will continue to fluctuate, with an expected range of 485 - 495 for the short - term, and long - term long positions are recommended to be held [3]. Summary by Directory 1. Daily Tips - For crude oil 2510, the fundamentals are neutral due to factors like US diplomatic considerations, Houthi armed attacks, and India's oil imports. The basis shows that the spot is at a premium to the futures, which is positive. Inventory data presents a neutral situation. The 20 - day moving average is downward with the price below it, which is negative. As of August 26, the WTI crude oil main - contract long positions decreased while Brent crude oil long positions increased, overall neutral [3]. 2. Recent News - Oil traders expect OPEC+ to keep crude oil production unchanged at the upcoming meeting. OPEC+ over - production, Asian fuel consumption slowdown, and supply surges in the US, Brazil, and Canada have led to an oil glut, causing a 9% drop in oil prices this year. Brent crude futures traded near $68 per barrel on Monday [5]. - On September 1, the Yemeni Houthi armed forces attacked the "Scarlet Ray" oil tanker in the Red Sea. After the Israeli military's air - strike on Sanaa on August 28, the Houthi armed forces vowed to retaliate and escalate attacks on Israel [5]. - Amid deteriorating relations with the US, Modi reaffirmed India's partnership with Russia. Modi and Putin discussed bilateral cooperation in various fields and the Ukraine conflict. Modi also called for peace with Zelensky [5]. 3. Long - Short Concerns - **Likely Positive Factors**: US secondary sanctions on Russian energy exports; extension of the Sino - US tariff exemption period [6]. - **Likely Negative Factors**: A possible cease - fire between Russia and Ukraine; continued tension in US trade relations with other economies [6]. - **Market Drivers**: In the short term, geopolitical conflicts are decreasing while trade tariff risks are rising. In the medium - to - long - term, supply will increase after the peak season ends [6]. 4. Fundamental Data - **Futures Quotes**: On September 1, compared with the previous day, Brent crude oil decreased by $0.50 (- 0.74%), WTI crude oil decreased by $0.59 (- 0.91%), SC crude oil increased by 1.80, and Oman crude oil remained unchanged [7]. - **Spot Quotes**: Compared with the previous day, UK Brent increased by $0.57 (0.84%), WTI decreased by $0.59 (- 0.91%), Oman crude oil increased by $0.75 (1.07%), Shengli crude oil increased by $0.86 (1.32%), and Dubai crude oil increased by $0.64 (0.91%) [9]. - **Inventory Data**: As of August 22, the US API crude oil inventory decreased by 974,000 barrels, the EIA inventory decreased by 2.392 million barrels, and the Cushing area inventory decreased by 838,000 barrels. As of September 1, the Shanghai crude oil futures inventory was 5.721 million barrels, unchanged [3]. 5. Position Data - **WTI Crude Oil**: As of August 26, the net long positions of WTI crude oil funds were 109,472, a decrease of 10,737 compared with August 19 [17]. - **Brent Crude Oil**: As of August 26, the net long positions of Brent crude oil funds were 109,472, a decrease of 10,737 compared with August 19 [19].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - For crude oil, SC rose 0.21% on Friday night. Concerns about supply disruptions due to geopolitical factors and potential interest - rate cuts may boost oil demand. US crude and product inventories decreased last week, and subsequent attention should be paid to OPEC's production increase [3]. - For methanol, it fell 0.89% on Friday night. The domestic methanol overall plant operating rate decreased slightly, while the coal - to - olefins plant operating rate increased. Coastal methanol inventory is at a high level but the accumulation rate has slowed, and methanol is short - term bullish [3]. Summary by Related Catalogs Futures Market Crude Oil - Price changes: SC near - month rose 0.85% (4.0 yuan), SC next - month rose 0.73% (3.5 yuan), WTI near - month rose 0.72% (0.46 dollars), WTI next - month rose 0.69% (0.44 dollars), Brent near - month fell 0.22% (- 0.15 dollars), Brent next - month fell 0.28% (- 0.19 dollars) [2]. - Volume and open interest: SC near - month volume was 98,327, open interest was 31,938 with a decrease of 3904; SC next - month volume was 193,074, open interest was 294,186 with a decrease of 10952; WTI near - month volume was 106,713, open interest was 199,459 with an increase of 1571; WTI next - month volume was 105,363, open interest was 159,322 with a decrease of 49565; Brent near - month volume was 330,931, open interest was 607,763 with an increase of 19824 [2]. - Spreads: SC near - month - SC next - month spread was - 8.2 yuan (previous - 8.7 yuan), SC near - month - WTI near - month spread was 18.9 yuan (previous 18.2 yuan), SC near - month - Brent near - month spread was - 8.2 yuan (previous - 13.2 yuan), WTI near - month - WTI next - month spread was 3.92 dollars (previous 3.78 dollars), Brent near - month - Brent next - month spread was 0.66 dollars (previous 0.62 dollars) [2]. Methanol - Price changes: 01 contract fell 0.51% (- 12.0 yuan), 05 contract fell 0.46% (- 11.0 yuan), 09 contract fell 0.94% (- 21.0 yuan) [2]. - Volume and open interest: 01 contract volume was 419,697, open interest was 821,019 with an increase of 35186; 05 contract volume was 16,487, open interest was 95,958 with an increase of 3509; 09 contract volume was 26,306, open interest was 12,902 with a decrease of 16307 [2]. Spot Market Crude Oil - International market: OPEC basket crude price was 69.65 dollars (previous 69.75 dollars), Brent DTD was 67.51 dollars (previous 67.38 dollars), Russian ESPD was 64.60 dollars (previous 64.15 dollars), Oman was 69.81 dollars (previous 69.43 dollars), Dubai was 69.98 dollars (previous 69.45 dollars), Cinta was 65.46 dollars (previous 65.20 dollars) [2]. - Domestic market: Daqing was 64.90 dollars (previous 64.71 dollars), Shengli was 65.11 dollars (previous 65.10 dollars), China gasoline wholesale price index was 7,919 yuan/ton (previous 7,929 yuan/ton), China diesel wholesale price index was 6,811 yuan/ton (previous 6,820 yuan/ton), FOB naphtha (Singapore) was 63.75 dollars (previous 63.31 dollars), aviation kerosene ex - factory price was 5,605 yuan/ton (previous 5,676 yuan/ton) [2]. Methanol - Port price was 257 dollars, East China was 2245 yuan, North China was 2220 yuan, South China was 2247 yuan, with price decreases in all regions [2]. Comment and Strategy Crude Oil - Geopolitical factors such as India - US tariff issues and Russia - Ukraine attacks on energy infrastructure have raised supply concerns. Interest - rate cut expectations may stimulate oil demand. US crude and product inventories decreased last week, and OPEC's production increase situation should be monitored [3]. Methanol - As of August 28, the domestic methanol overall plant operating rate was 72.19% (down 0.82 percentage points month - on - month but up 0.81 percentage points year - on - year), and the coal - to - olefins plant operating rate was 82.24% (up 0.83 percentage points month - on - month). Coastal methanol inventory was 129.95 tons (up 5.1 tons from August 21, a 4.08% increase and 19.71% higher year - on - year), and the estimated import volume from August 29 to September 14 is 94.05 - 95 tons. Methanol is short - term bullish [3].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the oil and petrochemical industry [5] Core Viewpoints - The oil market experienced a slight rebound this week, with WTI and Brent crude oil prices closing at $64.01 and $68.12 per barrel, respectively, reflecting increases of 0.55% and 0.58% from the previous week [1] - OPEC+ has completed four consecutive production increases since May, with a total increase of over 1.2 million barrels per day from May to July, and an increase of 548,000 barrels per day in August, marking the highest monthly increase since the Saudi price war in 2020 [2] - The IEA and EIA have adjusted their forecasts for global oil supply and demand, with the IEA predicting a supply increase of 2.5 million barrels per day for the year, while the EIA forecasts a 2.28 million barrels per day increase [2][3] - The report highlights a significant decline in U.S. commercial crude oil inventories, with a decrease of 2.392 million barrels reported for the week ending August 22 [3] Supply Summary - OPEC+ plans to increase production by an additional 550,000 barrels per day in September, aiming to fully restore the 2.2 million barrels per day of production capacity that was previously cut [2] - The IEA's August report indicates that non-OPEC+ countries are expected to add 1.3 million barrels per day of supply by 2025, primarily from the U.S., Brazil, Canada, and Guyana [2] Demand Summary - The IEA has downgraded its demand forecast for emerging markets, particularly for China, Brazil, Egypt, and India, while the EIA has raised its demand forecast for China, Canada, and the U.S. [3] - The IEA's forecast for demand growth in 2025 has been reduced from 700,000 barrels per day to 680,000 barrels per day, marking the lowest growth rate since 2009, excluding the unique macroeconomic events of 2020 [3] Price Support Analysis - The average breakeven price for U.S. oil and gas companies developing new wells is approximately $65 per barrel, with larger companies having a breakeven price around $61 per barrel [4] - The report indicates that 61% of U.S. oil and gas executives believe that if WTI prices remain at $60 per barrel, their companies will slightly reduce production [4]

Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the crude oil industry is "Rebound", with a strategy of "Sell on rallies" [1] Core View of the Report - Although the crude oil price rebounded due to positive US EIA data and increased market bets on a Fed rate cut in September, as well as the difficult progress of the Russia - Ukraine cease - fire agreement, the subsequent consumption peak season is ending, OPEC+ is accelerating production increases, and Russia is increasing its crude oil exports. The supply - demand situation of crude oil is weakening, so it is recommended to sell on rallies [1] Summary by Related Catalogs Strategy Analysis - Crude oil is at the end of the seasonal travel peak season. US EIA data shows that US crude oil and gasoline inventories continue to decline, and overall oil product inventories also continue to decrease. OPEC+ will increase production by 547,000 barrels per day in September, canceling the 2.2 million barrels per day voluntary production cut implemented in November 2023 one year in advance. Saudi Aramco raised the official selling price of its flagship Arab Light crude oil for Asia in September. Concerns about the US economy have emerged due to lower - than - expected new employment in July. After the US - Russia talks, there are no plans to impose further sanctions on Russia or additional tariffs on China's purchase of Russian oil. EIA and IEA have both raised the global oil surplus, which will increase the pressure on crude oil in the fourth quarter. The US's additional 25% tariff on Indian goods may cause changes in the global crude oil trade flow. Attention should be paid to the progress of the Russia - Ukraine cease - fire agreement negotiation and India's procurement of Russian crude oil [1] Futures and Spot Market Quotes - The main crude oil futures contract 2510 fell 0.97% to 481.7 yuan/ton, with a minimum price of 478.4 yuan/ton, a maximum price of 483.6 yuan/ton, and the open interest decreased by 3,618 to 35,842 lots [2] Fundamental Tracking - EIA expects the global oil inventory increase in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026 to exceed 2 million barrels per day, 0.8 million barrels per day higher than last month's forecast. EIA has lowered the average Brent crude oil price for 2025 from $68.89/barrel to $67.22/barrel and for 2026 from $58.48/barrel to $51.43/barrel. OPEC maintains the global crude oil demand growth rate for 2025 at 1.29 million barrels per day and raises it for 2026 by 100,000 barrels per day to 1.38 million barrels per day. IEA raises the global oil supply growth rate for 2025 by 370,000 barrels per day to 2.5 million barrels per day and for 2026 by 620,000 barrels per day to 1.9 million barrels per day, while lowering the global crude oil demand growth rate for 2025 by 20,000 barrels per day to 680,000 barrels per day. US EIA data on August 27 showed that the US crude oil inventory for the week ending August 22 decreased by 2.392 million barrels, gasoline inventory decreased by 1.236 million barrels, refined oil inventory decreased by 1.786 million barrels, and Cushing crude oil inventory decreased by 838,000 barrels [3] Supply - Demand Analysis - On the supply side, OPEC's June crude oil production was adjusted down by 46,000 barrels per day to 27.543 million barrels per day, and its July 2025 production increased by 262,000 barrels per day month - on - month, mainly driven by Saudi Arabia and the UAE. US crude oil production increased by 57,000 barrels per day to 13.439 million barrels per day in the week of August 22. On the demand side, the four - week average supply of US crude oil products increased to 21.15 million barrels per day, with gasoline and diesel demand both increasing month - on - month, driving the weekly supply of US crude oil products to increase by 0.50% month - on - month [4][6]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - All the commodities in the report are rated as "Oscillating" [1][2][4][5][7] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The oil market is currently affected by the uncertainty of supply - side expectations, and oil prices are expected to oscillate. The fuel oil market is also in an oscillating state due to factors such as supply and demand and sanctions. The asphalt market has increased production expectations in September, and the price will oscillate while paying attention to the actual demand. The polyester market has improved demand expectations, and the supply has shrunk due to some device overhauls, with prices following cost fluctuations. The rubber market has support from demand, and the price will oscillate in the short - term. The methanol market will maintain an oscillating trend considering supply and demand changes. The polyolefin market is gradually transitioning to a state of both strong supply and demand, with narrow - range oscillations. The PVC market is expected to oscillate weakly due to factors such as supply, demand, and inventory [1][2][4][5][7] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Research Views - **Crude Oil**: On Wednesday, WTI October contract rose $0.9 to $64.15/barrel (1.42% increase), Brent October contract rose $0.83 to $68.05/barrel (1.23% increase), and SC2510 closed at 481.5 yuan/barrel, down 4.9 yuan/barrel (1.01% decrease). Last week, US crude, gasoline, and distillate inventories decreased due to increased demand. Russia extended the gasoline export ban until September 30. Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian oil export pipelines and US tariffs on Indian imports affected Russian crude exports, with weekly shipments decreasing to 272 barrels/day in the week ending August 24. The market is affected by supply - side uncertainty, and oil prices are expected to oscillate [1] - **Fuel Oil**: On Wednesday, FU2510 fell 2.39% to 2821 yuan/ton, and LU2511 fell 1.47% to 3485 yuan/ton. Affected by US sanctions on Iran and previous low valuations, FU had a strong rise this week but回调ed with the oil price yesterday. The Chinese refinery's average utilization rate of atmospheric and vacuum distillation units was 63.61% as of August 27, up 1.04 percentage points from last week. The Asian low - sulfur fuel oil market structure weakened further, and the high - sulfur fuel oil supply pressure is expected to continue. FU is affected by sentiment and is expected to oscillate [2] - **Asphalt**: On Wednesday, BU2510 fell 0.57% to 3505 yuan/ton. The domestic refinery's asphalt production plan in September is about 2.64 million tons, a 10% increase from August and a 33% increase from the same period last year. This week, the domestic refinery's asphalt inventory level was 27.15%, down 0.66% week - on - week, and the social inventory rate was 33.94%, up 0.04% week - on - week. The asphalt plant's device utilization rate was 36.67%, down 0.25% week - on - week. In September, the demand is expected to increase, and the price will oscillate while paying attention to the actual demand [2][4] - **Polyester**: TA601 closed at 4824 yuan/ton, down 0.94%; EG2601 closed at 4481 yuan/ton, down 0.2%. The polyester yarn sales in the Yangtze River Delta region are still weak, with an average sales estimate of about 30%. A 300,000 - ton/year synthetic gas - to - ethylene glycol device in Shanxi is restarting, and a cracking device in Singapore has an unexpected delay in restart. The demand improvement brings positive support, and the supply has shrunk due to device overhauls. The prices of PX and TA follow cost fluctuations, and the ethylene glycol price is favorable due to reduced imports and lower inventory [4][5] - **Rubber**: On Wednesday, RU2601 fell 125 yuan/ton to 15760 yuan/ton, NR fell 175 yuan/ton to 12615 yuan/ton, and BR fell 135 yuan/ton to 11710 yuan/ton. From January to July, Vietnam's total exports of natural rubber and mixed rubber decreased by 0.8% year - on - year, but exports to China increased by 5% year - on - year. The supply - side prices of cup rubber and latex are relatively firm, and the demand - side tire exports have increased, supporting the short - term price to oscillate [5] - **Methanol**: The spot price in Taicang is 2250 yuan/ton. Recently, there have been many domestic device overhauls, and the supply is at a phased low. Overseas, Iranian device loads are high, and short - term arrivals will remain high. However, with the increase in the price difference between Europe, India, and China, the arrival volume will decrease in the long - term. The MTO device load in East China is not high, and the port inventory will increase in the short - term. The price is expected to oscillate [5][7] - **Polyolefins**: The mainstream price of East China wire - drawing PP is 6910 - 7080 yuan/ton. The production profit of different raw material - based PP varies. The subsequent production volume will remain high, and the downstream enterprise's operating rate is currently low but is expected to increase with the approaching of the peak demand season. The market is gradually transitioning to a state of both strong supply and demand, and the price will oscillate narrowly [7] - **Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)**: The market price in East China, North China, and South China has adjusted weakly. The domestic real - estate construction has stabilized and recovered, and the demand for pipes and profiles is expected to increase. However, exports will be affected by India's anti - dumping policy. The supply remains high, and the price is expected to oscillate weakly [7][8] 3.2 Daily Data Monitoring - This part provides the basis and reference for analyzing the market trends of various energy - chemical products by presenting the spot prices, futures prices, basis, basis rates, and their changes of multiple energy - chemical varieties on August 27 and 26, as well as the position of the latest basis rate in historical data [9] 3.3 Market News - The US imported about 74,000 barrels per day of Venezuelan crude oil in the week ending August 22, which is the first time since the US government issued a new license to Chevron to operate in Venezuela. Russia extended the gasoline export ban until September 30, with different lifting times for fuel manufacturers and non - manufacturers [14] 3.4 Chart Analysis - **4.1 Main Contract Prices**: It shows the historical closing prices of the main contracts of multiple energy - chemical products from 2021 to 2025, helping to analyze the long - term price trends of these products [16][18][20][22][24][25][26][28] - **4.2 Main Contract Basis**: It presents the historical basis data of multiple energy - chemical products from 2021 to 2025, which is useful for understanding the relationship between spot and futures prices [30][32][36][38][40][42] - **4.3 Inter - period Contract Spreads**: It shows the historical spreads of different contracts of multiple energy - chemical products, which can be used to analyze the price differences between different contract periods [44][46][49][52][54][57][60] - **4.4 Inter - variety Spreads**: It presents the historical spreads and ratios between different energy - chemical products, helping to analyze the price relationships between different varieties [62][63][64][66] - **4.5 Production Profits**: It shows the historical production profit data of multiple energy - chemical products, which is helpful for understanding the profitability of different products [67][69][71] 3.5 Team Member Introduction - The research team includes members such as Zhong Meiyan, Du Bingqin, Di Yilin, and Peng Haibo, each with rich experience and professional backgrounds in the energy - chemical field, and they have won many industry awards [73][74][75][76]