Core Viewpoint - The oil market is under pressure with a significant decline in crude oil prices in October, leading to lower retail prices and weak demand for gasoline and diesel, particularly in Shandong province [1][2][4]. Group 1: Oil Price Trends - In October, the average WTI price decreased by 5.45% and Brent by 5.37%, reflecting a downward trend in international oil prices [2]. - The oil market experienced a decline in early October due to oversupply and macroeconomic risks, but prices rebounded later in the month due to geopolitical and macroeconomic factors [2][4]. Group 2: Domestic Market Impact - The retail price of refined oil in Shandong saw two reductions in October, negatively impacting gasoline and diesel prices [4]. - The average gasoline ex-factory price in Shandong fell by 510 CNY/ton (3.94% decrease), while diesel prices dropped by 185 CNY/ton (2.62% decrease) [4]. Group 3: Price Differentials - The average gasoline crack spread in Shandong was 867.91 CNY/ton, down 4.52% month-on-month, while the diesel crack spread increased by 9.39% to 787.87 CNY/ton [4]. - The average theoretical wholesale-retail price differential for gasoline rose by 8.35% to 2051.06 CNY/ton, and for diesel, it increased by 4.12% to 1434.78 CNY/ton [6]. Group 4: Future Outlook - Looking ahead to November, crude oil prices are expected to remain under pressure due to weak demand and increased supply from Saudi Arabia, which may lead to a decline in refined oil prices [7]. - Gasoline demand is anticipated to remain weak without holiday support, while diesel demand may see slight improvement due to construction activities and e-commerce logistics [7].

Group 1: Report Core View - The EIA weekly data shows that refinery operations remain low, and gasoline inventories are significantly depleted. The single - week data is optimistically inclined towards the crack spread [2][4] - In the week ending October 31, US commercial crude oil inventories increased by 5.202 million barrels, net crude oil imports increased by 86,700 barrels per day, crude oil processing volume increased by 37,000 barrels per day (remaining at a low level for the same period), and the estimated single - week crude oil production increased by 7,000 barrels per day to 13.651 million barrels per day. With low refinery operations, gasoline and diesel inventories continued to decline, with gasoline inventories reaching a five - year low for the same period, and the total inventory of crude oil and petroleum products increased slightly [4] Group 2: Data Summary Inventory Data - US commercial crude oil inventory change: - 5.202 million barrels (previous value: - 6.858 million barrels) [6] - US Cushing crude oil inventory change: + 300,000 barrels (previous value: + 1.334 million barrels) [6] - US strategic petroleum inventory change: + 498,000 barrels (previous value: - 533,000 barrels) [6] - US gasoline inventory change: - 4.729 million barrels (previous value: - 5.941 million barrels) [6] - US diesel inventory change: - 643,000 barrels (previous value: - 3.362 million barrels) [6] - US jet fuel inventory change: + 277,000 barrels (previous value: - 1.509 million barrels) [6] - US fuel oil inventory change: + 84,000 barrels (previous value: - 127,000 barrels) [6] - US crude oil and petroleum product inventory change (excluding SPR): + 633,000 barrels (previous value: - 15.903 million barrels) [6] Production and Consumption Data - US crude oil production: 13.651 million barrels per day (previous value: 13.644 million barrels per day) [6] - US refined oil apparent demand: 20.356 million barrels per day (previous value: 21.281 million barrels per day) [6] - US gasoline apparent demand: 8.874 million barrels per day (previous value: 8.924 million barrels per day) [6] - US diesel apparent demand: 3.71 million barrels per day (previous value: 3.58 million barrels per day) [6] Import and Export Data - US crude oil imports: 5.924 million barrels per day (previous value: 5.051 million barrels per day) [6] - US crude oil exports: 4.367 million barrels per day (previous value: 4.361 million barrels per day) [6] Refinery - related Data - US refinery crude oil processing volume: 15.256 million barrels per day (previous value: 15.219 million barrels per day) [6] - US refinery utilization rate: 89% (previous value: 86.6%) [6]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The energy and chemical industry will continue to consolidate in a range. Attention should be paid to when the high inventory of liquid chemicals starts to decline. The supply pressure of crude oil persists, and geopolitical risks still exist. The overall chemical industry continues its weak and volatile pattern, with methanol rebounding during the day. The supply of PTA is limited in the short - term, and the processing fee of short - fiber is expected to be compressed. Energy and chemical products generally show a pattern of range - bound movement [2][3][4]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Outlook - **Crude Oil**: Supply pressure continues, and geopolitical risks remain. The EIA data shows that the US crude oil inventory increased last week, the refinery operating rate decreased month - on - month, and gasoline and diesel continued to destock. The overseas refined oil inventory pressure has eased, and the crack spread is strong, which still provides phased support for the demand side of crude oil. However, the reality of continuous inventory accumulation is difficult to change, and the price is expected to fluctuate [4][8]. - **Asphalt**: The asphalt futures price may test the 3200 pressure level again. The OPEC + group will continue to increase production in December, and after the end of the Palestine - Israel conflict, the crude oil price has declined. The supply tension problem has been resolved, and the over - valuation premium of asphalt has begun to decline [4][9]. - **High - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: The fuel oil is in a weak and volatile state. The supply of fuel oil in the Asia - Pacific region is expected to decline in November due to the decrease in Russian exports. However, the demand for fuel oil is still weak, and attention should be paid to the development of the Russia - Ukraine conflict [4][9]. - **Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil**: It follows the crude oil and fluctuates weakly. It is affected by the decline in Russian refined oil exports, but it is also facing negative factors such as the decline in shipping demand, green energy substitution, and high - sulfur substitution. It is expected to follow the crude oil to fluctuate, and its current valuation is relatively low [4][11]. - **PX**: The market lacks clear news guidance, and the price fluctuates in a range under the game between cost and sentiment. The cost - side guidance is limited, and the short - term supply - demand pattern is acceptable under the support of the downstream polyester load [12]. - **PTA**: New Fengming starts new and stops old, and the short - term new supply is limited. The upstream cost is in a stalemate, and the supply has not significantly decreased. There is a certain expectation of improvement in the short - term supply - demand pattern, and the price is not likely to fall deeply in the short - term [12]. - **Short - Fiber**: Downstream factories are digesting their previous stockpiles, and the processing fee is expected to be compressed to a certain extent. The upstream cost fluctuates, and the short - fiber itself has no independent market, with limited supply - demand variables and general driving forces [18][19]. - **Bottle Chip**: The cost is in a stalemate, and the supply - demand drive is limited. The upstream polyester raw materials fluctuate within a range, and the polyester bottle chip price follows suit. The medium - term supply - demand is expected to weaken, and the processing fee is in a stalemate [20]. - **Methanol**: There is slight support at the 2100 integer level, and it fluctuates. The domestic methanol factory operating rate is at a high level, and the supply is abundant. The port inventory is high, but considering the possible disturbances from Iran in winter, it still has low - buying value [23]. - **Urea**: High inventory suppression and cost support coexist, and it is expected to fluctuate in a narrow range. The supply is at a high level and fluctuates, the demand for winter wheat is coming to an end, and the high inventory suppresses the upward space of the futures price, while the coal cost provides support [24]. - **Ethylene Glycol**: The supply - demand contradiction has become the focus of the market again, and the pessimistic sentiment is difficult to reverse. The supply pressure is difficult to relieve in the short - term, and the market is worried about a new round of capacity release. The port inventory is expected to continue to increase [16]. - **Styrene**: There are still concerns about inventory over - filling, and it fluctuates weakly. The cost - side pure benzene supply has some disturbances, but it does not reverse the situation. The supply - demand difference in November is negative, and the port inventory pressure is still large [14]. - **PVC**: The market sentiment has cooled down, and it fluctuates weakly. The macro - level disturbances have subsided in November, and the PVC fundamentals are under pressure. The cost is stable, the production will increase after the end of the upstream maintenance, and the export is weak [28]. - **Caustic Soda**: It has a low valuation and weak expectations, and it fluctuates. The macro - level disturbances have subsided in November, and the fundamentals are improving, but the driving force may be limited. Attention should be paid to the cost support [29]. - **Plastic**: The short - term maintenance has decreased, and it is in a weak pattern. The oil price fluctuates, the plastic's own fundamental support is limited, the upper - and middle - stream still have the intention to reduce inventory at high prices, and the short - term maintenance has decreased, increasing the production pressure [25]. - **PP**: The fundamental support is limited, and it weakens. The oil price fluctuates, the PP's own fundamental support is limited, the current maintenance has decreased, the production has increased year - on - year, and the middle - stream inventory is at a high level in the same period of the past five years [26]. - **Propylene (PL)**: The downstream transaction improvement is limited, and it fluctuates. The CP prices of propane and butane announced by Saudi Aramco in November have decreased. The downstream demand is differentiated, suppressing the enterprise's shipment rhythm [27]. 3.2 Variety Data Monitoring - **Inter - period Spread**: The inter - period spreads of various varieties such as Brent, Dubai, PX, PTA, etc. show different changes. For example, the M1 - M2 spread of Brent is 0.4 with a change of 0.03, and the 1 - 5 month spread of PX is - 8 with a change of 8 [31]. - **Basis and Warehouse Receipts**: The basis and warehouse receipts of different varieties are presented. For example, the basis of asphalt is - 26 with a change of - 3, and the warehouse receipt is 7690 [32]. - **Inter - variety Spread**: The inter - variety spreads such as 1 - month PP - 3MA, 1 - month TA - EG, etc. have different values and changes. For example, the 1 - month PP - 3MA spread is 68 with a change of - 147 [33].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Low sulfur fuel oil: ☆☆☆ (indicating a clearer long - term trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity currently) [3] - Liquefied petroleum gas: ☆☆☆ (indicating a clearer long - term trend and a relatively appropriate investment opportunity currently) [3] Core Viewpoints - The oil market has been rapidly accumulating inventory since September, with a 2.8% inventory increase in the fourth quarter. Despite OPEC+ pausing production increases in the first quarter of next year, the market supply - demand surplus may still expand. Short - term oil prices will fluctuate, and attention should be paid to short - selling opportunities after geopolitical risks are priced again [1] - The fuel oil market shows a structural differentiation. The supply of high - sulfur fuel oil is expected to be loose in the medium term, facing a callback pressure on high valuations, while the low - sulfur market has short - term support, and the price difference between high - and low - sulfur fuel oil is expected to widen [2] - The asphalt market has multiple fundamental negatives, with a decline in the main contract and a trend of negative year - on - year changes in shipments and an increase in social inventory [2] - The LPG contract continues to oscillate narrowly. The overall demand is expected to improve, with a slight decrease in refinery storage capacity ratio and an increase in port storage capacity ratio [3] Summary by Relevant Catalogs Crude Oil - The oil market has been rapidly accumulating inventory since September, with a 2.8% inventory increase in the fourth quarter, including a 5.9% increase in crude oil inventory and a 2.1% decrease in refined oil inventory. The inventory increase in upstream crude oil is concentrated in transit, and the surplus pressure will be more obvious in on - shore crude oil inventory [1] - The OPEC+ meeting on Sunday slightly exceeded expectations by pausing production increases in the first quarter of next year, but the market supply - demand surplus may still expand marginally in the fourth quarter and the first quarter of next year. The medium - term surplus pressure in the oil market persists, and short - term oil prices will oscillate [1] Fuel Oil & Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil - The fuel oil market shows a structural differentiation. The supply of high - sulfur fuel oil is expected to be loose in the medium term due to factors such as full pricing of Russian supply reduction, high seasonal cracking spreads, end of peak power generation demand, and steady OPEC+ production increase, facing a callback pressure on high valuations [2] - The low - sulfur market has short - term support due to the accidental shutdown of part of the Kuwaiti Al - Zour refinery, which is expected to resume by early November. The restart of the Dangote refinery eases the regional supply pressure to some extent. The market also focuses on the progress of fuel oil quota conversion, which may affect the port supply structure [2] Asphalt - The BU futures market rose with crude oil in the morning but then declined due to multiple fundamental negatives, with the main contract closing down 0.58% [2] - In late October, some refineries in Shandong and Hebei switched to producing residual oil or shut down, resulting in a week - on - week decrease in production. Construction in the north is coming to an end, while there is still a rush - to - build demand in the south. The year - on - year change in the shipment volume of 54 asphalt sample enterprises has turned negative since late October, and this trend is likely to continue [2] - The decline in the overall commercial inventory has slowed down, and the social inventory has increased year - on - year for the first time this year at the end of October [2] Liquefied Petroleum Gas - The LPG contract continues to oscillate narrowly. The weekly LPG commercial volume has slightly decreased, while the arrival volume has increased significantly [3] - The improvement in chemical profits has promoted demand growth, and the significant cooling in many places has boosted the demand for combustion. The market expects overall demand improvement. The refinery storage capacity ratio has slightly decreased, while the port storage capacity ratio has increased [3]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided 2. Core View of the Report - This week, oil prices declined. The first - stage cease - fire agreement in the Gaza region led to the withdrawal of the Middle East geopolitical risk premium. Trump reignited the trade war, worsening the macro - sentiment, and Brent crude fell to $62 per barrel with a daily decline of over 4%. Fundamentally, crude oil supply continued to be released. OPEC confirmed a production increase of 137,000 barrels per day in November and was expected to do the same in December. Since September, OPEC+ net crude oil exports increased significantly, and Russian crude oil exports also rose. Global floating storage of crude oil increased substantially. The US EIA commercial crude oil inventory increased, and production rose while the number of drilling rigs decreased. Global refinery profits declined with the fall of diesel cracking. Next week, the Dangote refinery in West Africa is expected to resume, restoring global gasoline supply. Considering the sanctions on Iran and Russia, the fourth - quarter refinery start - up rate is slightly lowered. In the baseline scenario, there will be an oversupply of over 2 million barrels per day in the fourth quarter of 2025 and 1.8 - 2.5 million barrels per day in 2026. The oversupply pattern remains unchanged. The absolute price center in the fourth quarter is expected to fall to $55 - 60 per barrel [5] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Price Data - From October 10 to 16, 2025, WTI crude oil price dropped from $58.90 to $57.46, a decrease of $0.81; Brent crude oil price decreased from $62.73 to $61.06, a decline of $0.85; Oman crude oil price decreased from $62.55 to $62.10 (data on October 16 is missing); SC crude oil price increased by $0.10; domestic gasoline price dropped by $50, and domestic diesel price decreased by $28. Other related products also showed different price changes [3] 3.2 Daily News - Affected by the weakening of Brent crude oil and firm freight rates, the price of Russian Urals crude oil fell below the EU price cap of $47.60 per barrel for the first time. Deutsche Bank believes that the UK economy is losing momentum. The US Treasury Secretary hopes that Japan will stop importing Russian energy. Indian refiners expect a gradual reduction in Russian oil imports. Trump said that Modi promised that India would stop buying Russian oil, but it would be a process [3][4] 3.3 Regional Fundamentals - In the week ending October 10, US crude oil exports increased by 876,000 barrels per day to 4.466 million barrels per day; domestic crude oil production increased by 700 barrels to 13.636 million barrels per day; commercial crude oil inventory (excluding strategic reserves) increased by 3.5 million barrels to 424 million barrels, a growth rate of 0.8%; the four - week average supply of US crude oil products was 20.669 million barrels per day, a 0.5% decrease compared to the same period last year; strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) inventory increased by 400,000 barrels to 408 million barrels, a growth rate of 0.2%; commercial crude oil imports (excluding strategic reserves) decreased by 878,000 barrels per day to 5.255 million barrels per day. US EIA gasoline inventory decreased by 267,000 barrels, and refined oil inventory decreased by 4.529 million barrels [4] 3.4 Weekly View - Due to the cease - fire in the Gaza region and the trade war, oil prices declined. Crude oil supply continued to increase, and OPEC planned to increase production. Global floating storage of crude oil increased, and refinery profits declined. The Dangote refinery in West Africa is expected to resume next week. Considering the sanctions on Iran and Russia, the fourth - quarter refinery start - up rate is slightly lowered. There is an oversupply of crude oil, and the absolute price center in the fourth quarter is expected to fall to $55 - 60 per barrel [5]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints - This week, the high - sulfur cracking of Singapore 380cst fluctuated at a high level, the near - month spread weakened, the basis fluctuated at a low level, the EW spread weakened rapidly, the high - sulfur in the ARA region strengthened, and the FU internal - external spread fluctuated between 8 - 10 US dollars. The low - sulfur cracking rebounded slightly but was at a historical low compared to the same period. The spread was weakly sorted, the LU internal - external spread fell to 7 - 9 US dollars, and the MF0.5 basis weakened [3]. - From a fundamental perspective, Singapore's residue oil inventory decreased and was at a high level compared to the same period. The floating storage decreased significantly. ARA's residue oil inventory decreased at a historical low during the same period. EIA's residue oil inventory slightly increased at a low level, and Fujeirah slightly increased its inventory and was at a low level compared to the same period. The Middle East's high - sulfur floating storage decreased significantly this week. Recently, the high - sulfur spot in Singapore has weakened, and the cracking is supported by raw material procurement. The short - term downward space is limited. It is expected that the 380 cracking will maintain an oscillating pattern, and the FU internal - external spread should be viewed within a range. This week, the LU market was still weak. The issuance of the third batch of export quotas met expectations, and the external MF0.5 basis weakened again. In the fourth quarter, the LU internal - external spread can be expanded when the price is low. Pay attention to the quota usage [4]. 3. Summary According to Related Catalogs Fuel Oil Price Data - **Rotterdam**: From October 10th to 16th, 2025, the price of Rotterdam 3.5% HSF O swap M1 decreased by 3.17, Rotterdam 0.5% VLS FO swap M1 decreased by 3.55, Rotterdam HSFO - Brent M1 decreased by 0.28, and Rotterdam VLSFO - HSFO M1 decreased by 0.38. The LGO - Brent M1 remained unchanged [1]. - **Singapore**: From October 10th to 16th, 2025, the price of Singapore 380cst M1 increased by 3.22, Singapore 180cst M1 increased by 3.98, and Singapore VLSFO M1 decreased by 1.04. The Singapore 380cst - Brent M1 increased by 0.17 [1]. Singapore Fuel Oil Spot - From October 10th to 16th, 2025, the FOB 380cst price increased by 1.62, the FOB VLSFO price decreased by 1.67, the 380 basis increased by 0.25, the high - sulfur internal - external spread increased by 0.8, and the low - sulfur internal - external spread decreased by 0.6 [2]. Domestic FU - From October 10th to 16th, 2025, FU 01 increased by 11, FU 05 increased by 5, FU 09 increased by 8, FU 01 - 05 increased by 6, FU 05 - 09 decreased by 3, and FU 09 - 01 decreased by 3 [2]. Domestic LU - From October 10th to 16th, 2025, LU 01 decreased by 1, LU 05 increased by 11, LU 09 increased by 23, LU 01 - 05 decreased by 12, LU 05 - 09 decreased by 12, and LU 09 - 01 increased by 24 [3]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Crude oil: ★★★, indicating a clearer bullish trend with relatively appropriate investment opportunities currently [1] - Fuel oil: ★★★, suggesting a clearer bullish trend with relatively appropriate investment opportunities currently [1] - Low - sulfur fuel oil: White star, meaning the short - term long/short trend is in a relatively balanced state, and the current market is less operable, suggesting to wait and see [1] - Asphalt: ★★★, showing a clearer bullish trend with relatively appropriate investment opportunities currently [1] - Liquefied petroleum gas: ★★★, indicating a clearer bullish trend with relatively appropriate investment opportunities currently [1] Core Viewpoints - The oil market is under pressure due to the unresolved Sino - US trade game and the expected increase in market looseness in the fourth quarter. However, geopolitical factors may bring risk premiums [1]. - The fuel oil market fluctuates with crude oil due to geopolitical news. High - sulfur fuel oil has short - term support but medium - term pressure, and low - sulfur fuel oil has a weak fundamental situation [1]. - The asphalt supply - demand is in a tight - balance pattern, with a small inventory build - up expected by the end of 2025, and the support from fundamentals is expected to weaken in the second half of Q4 [2]. - The LPG main contract has risen, with changes in Saudi CP forecasts, US propane exports, and inventory levels. The demand in the traditional peak season is expected to increase but has not significantly improved yet [2]. Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - Overnight international oil prices fluctuated, and the SC11 contract rose 0.02%. The Sino - US trade game and the expected market looseness in the fourth quarter put pressure on the oil market. Last week, US API crude oil inventories increased by 7.36 million barrels more than expected. The medium - term bearish view on crude oil remains unchanged, but geopolitical factors may increase risk premiums [1]. Fuel Oil & Low - sulfur Fuel Oil - Multiple geopolitical news has affected the market, causing fuel oil to fluctuate with crude oil. High - sulfur fuel oil has short - term support from European port strikes and Russian refinery attacks, but faces medium - term pressure due to the end of the Middle East power - generation and refining peak season and potential suppression of shipping fuel demand. Strategies can focus on shorting high - sulfur cracking spreads and expanding the high - low sulfur spread after geopolitical situations become clear. Low - sulfur fuel oil is suppressed by abundant overseas supply and loose domestic quotas, with a weak fundamental situation [1]. Asphalt - The latest data shows that factory and social inventories have decreased compared to the beginning of the week, and commercial inventories have decreased by 40,000 tons compared to last week. The asphalt supply - demand is in a tight - balance pattern, with a small inventory build - up expected by the end of 2025. The support from fundamentals is expected to weaken in the second half of Q4. The cost increase has driven the BU futures price up, but the spot price is still weak, and the basis has weakened [2]. Liquefied Petroleum Gas - The LPG main contract rose about 3% today. Saudi's latest November CP forecast has increased the propane and butane prices. US propane exports have decreased, and the arrival volume is low. Refinery inventories have slightly increased, and port inventories have decreased. In the traditional peak season, the demand for combustion is expected to increase, but the actual demand has not significantly improved. The futures price has gradually recovered from the low level [2].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Crude oil: ★☆☆, indicating a slightly bearish tendency with limited trading operability [1] - Fuel oil: ★☆☆, suggesting a slightly bearish outlook and poor trading operability [1] - Low-sulfur fuel oil: ★☆☆, meaning a slightly bearish view and low trading operability [1] - Asphalt: ★☆☆, showing a slightly bearish trend and limited trading opportunities [1] - Liquefied petroleum gas: ☆☆☆, indicating a balanced short-term trend and poor trading operability, advising to wait and see [1] Core Viewpoints - The overall energy market is under pressure, with crude oil having a mid-term bearish trend, and other energy products also facing various supply and demand challenges and price pressures [2][3] Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - Overnight international oil prices declined further, with the SC11 contract dropping 1.79% intraday. Uncertainty in Sino-US trade and increased expected supply-demand surplus are pressuring the oil market. The mid-term bearish view remains unchanged, and short-term attention should be paid to the impact of Sino-US talks during the APAC meeting at the end of the month [2] Fuel Oil & Low-sulfur Fuel Oil - The fuel oil market is following the decline of crude oil. High-sulfur fuel oil is relatively stable in the short term but faces multiple pressures in the medium term. Strategies include shorting high-sulfur cracking spreads and widening high-low sulfur spreads after geopolitical tensions ease. Low-sulfur fuel oil is suppressed by abundant overseas supply and loose domestic quotas, and attention should be paid to the impact of increased port fees on trade and demand [2] Asphalt - The asphalt supply-demand remains in a tight balance. It follows the decline of crude oil but with limited跌幅, and the cracking spread rebounds. There is an expectation of slight inventory accumulation by the end of 2025, and the fundamental support is expected to weaken in the later Q4, with continued pressure from the cost side [2] Liquefied Petroleum Gas - LPG is resistant to decline at a low level. The US propane export volume has decreased, and the arrival volume is low. Refinery inventories have slightly increased, while port inventories have declined. There is increased supply pressure from overseas associated gas, and downstream procurement is mainly for刚需. The demand in the combustion end is expected to increase in the traditional peak season, but the actual demand has not significantly improved [3]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Crude oil: ★☆☆, indicating a bearish bias but limited operability on the trading floor [1] - Fuel oil: ★☆☆, suggesting a bearish bias with limited trading floor operability [1] - Low-sulfur fuel oil: ★☆☆, showing a bearish tendency with poor trading floor operability [1] - Asphalt: ★☆☆, representing a bearish inclination with low trading floor operability [1] - Liquefied petroleum gas: ★☆☆, meaning a bearish bias and limited operability on the trading floor [1] 2. Core Views of the Report - In the fourth quarter, the bearish pressure from OPEC+ production increase and seasonal weakening of oil demand persists. The average price of Brent crude oil is expected to drop from $67 per barrel in the third quarter to $62 per barrel. A mid - term strategy of shorting on rallies is recommended, and short - term attention should be paid to the impact of the Sino - US talks at the APAC meeting at the end of the month on risk sentiment [2] - The absolute price of fuel oil is suppressed by the bearish factors of crude oil and is expected to follow a weak and volatile trend. High - sulfur fuel oil has a relatively stable short - term supply - demand structure, but its medium - term outlook is under pressure. Low - sulfur fuel oil has a weak fundamental situation [2] - The supply - demand of asphalt remains in a tight balance. The cracking spread rebounds as asphalt follows the decline of crude oil but with a limited drop. There is a slight inventory build - up expected at the end of 2025, and the far - month contracts are more pressured [3] - The basis of liquefied petroleum gas has been repaired. With OPEC+ production increase, the supply pressure of associated gas overseas intensifies. The actual demand in the combustion end has not significantly increased during the traditional peak season, and there is a lack of positive support [3] 3. Summaries by Relevant Catalogs Crude Oil - During the Asian session, international oil prices fell again, with the SC11 contract dropping 0.64% intraday. Since the second half of the year, global oil inventories have increased by 4.3%, and the inventory build - up speed has accelerated compared to the first half of the year [2] - New risk - aversion sentiments are triggered by the US government shutdown and the potential resurgence of the Sino - US trade war. Supply may be tightened periodically due to attacks on Russian energy facilities and the risk of sanctions on Russia and Iran. However, the Gaza cease - fire agreement is a new attempt at global geopolitical reconciliation [2] Fuel Oil & Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil - The price of fuel oil is suppressed by the bearish factors of crude oil and is expected to be weak and volatile [2] - High - sulfur fuel oil has a relatively stable short - term supply - demand structure because of damaged Russian refinery capacity and tightened export expectations. But its medium - term outlook is under pressure due to OPEC+ production increase and potential conflict alleviation [2] - Low - sulfur fuel oil has a weak fundamental situation due to overseas supply surplus and loose domestic export quotas [2] Asphalt - The supply - demand of asphalt remains in a tight balance. The cracking spread rebounds as asphalt follows the decline of crude oil but with a limited drop [3] - There is a slight inventory build - up expected at the end of 2025. The support from the asphalt fundamentals is expected to weaken in the second half of Q4, and the far - month contracts are more pressured [3] Liquefied Petroleum Gas - The basis has been repaired as the futures are relatively stronger than the spot. US propane exports have decreased month - on - month, and the arrival volume is at a low level [3] - Refinery inventories have slightly increased, while port inventories have declined. With OPEC+ production increase, the supply pressure of associated gas overseas intensifies [3] - The actual demand in the combustion end has not significantly increased during the traditional peak season, and there is a lack of positive support [3]

Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley has upgraded its earnings forecast for HF Sinclair Corp for Q3 2025, citing improved refining margins and throughput post-maintenance, leading to better-than-expected overall profitability [1] Refining Business - Morgan Stanley predicts a 5% quarter-over-quarter increase in the benchmark crack spread, with total throughput estimated at 675 kbpd, close to market consensus of 677 kbpd [2] - The refining segment's EBITDA is expected to be approximately $531 million, exceeding market consensus of $505 million and up from about $476 million in Q2 [2] - The forecasted refining gross margin is around $16.68 per barrel, compared to the market consensus of $16.06 per barrel, with a capture rate expected at 59%, down from 67% in Q2 [2] Lubricants & Specialties - Post-maintenance sales recovery and improved market conditions are anticipated for the Lubricants & Specialties segment, with an expected EBITDA of about $79 million, close to the market consensus of $81 million and significantly higher than $55 million in Q2 [2] Renewables Business - The Renewables segment is expected to see a decline in benchmark profit margins, with EBITDA losses projected at $11 million, worse than the market consensus of a $9 million loss [3] Midstream and Marketing - The Midstream segment's EBITDA is expected to remain stable at around $113 million, in line with market expectations [3] - The Marketing segment is projected to have an EBITDA of approximately $24 million, slightly below the market consensus of $26 million [3] Full-Year and Mid-Term Outlook - For 2025, Morgan Stanley's adjusted EBITDA forecast is $1.975 billion, a 2% increase from previous estimates, with operating EPS expected at $3.82, up 6% from earlier predictions [4] - Free cash flow for 2025 is projected at $941 million, a 4% increase from prior estimates [4] - The company is expected to improve its net debt and capital structure, with a dividend yield range of 3.8% to 5.7% depending on the year [4] Stock Performance - Despite low international oil prices, HF Sinclair's stock has surged, primarily due to improved refining margins and diversified business operations, with a year-to-date stock price increase of 50% [5] - The company's stock price currently hovers around $50.59, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 index [5] Company Overview - HF Sinclair operates as an independent energy company with refining capabilities of approximately 678,000 barrels per day, alongside lubricants and renewable fuel production [6] - The company's profitability is closely tied to the crack spread rather than crude oil prices, allowing for potential profit increases even in a declining oil price environment [6]