Report Summary 1. Industry Investment Rating - No specific industry investment rating is provided in the given content. 2. Core Viewpoints - Due to continuous drone attacks on Russian refineries by Ukraine, Russian diesel exports have dropped below 700,000 barrels per day, and domestic gasoline and diesel prices have soared. Russia is considering a diesel export ban, which may only target non - producers' exports (10% of total diesel exports), and will support European diesel crack spreads, keeping them high in Q4 [2]. - Oil prices will experience short - term range - bound fluctuations and mid - term short positions [3]. 3. Key Points by Related Content Market News and Important Data - The price of light crude oil futures for November delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose by $1.13 to $63.41 per barrel, a 1.81% increase; Brent crude oil futures for November delivery rose by $1.06 to $67.63 per barrel, a 1.59% increase. SC crude oil's main contract rose 1.47% to 482 yuan per barrel [1]. - Trump said at the UN General Assembly that if Russia is unwilling to reach an agreement, the US is ready to impose tariffs, called on Europe to stop all energy purchases from Russia, and urged the UN to take anti - Russian oil measures with the US [1]. - The OECD predicts that global economic growth will be 3.2% in 2025 (previously 2.9%) and 2.9% in 2026 (unchanged from the previous forecast). US economic growth is expected to slow to 1.8% in 2025 (previously 1.6%) and be 1.5% in 2026 (unchanged) [1]. - Russia may extend the gasoline export ban and is discussing the possibility of a diesel export ban [1]. Investment Logic - Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian refineries have led to large - scale refinery shutdowns, a significant drop in Russian diesel exports, and soaring domestic fuel prices. Russia's potential diesel export ban will support European diesel crack spreads [2]. Strategy - Short - term: Oil prices will move in a range; Mid - term: Short positions are recommended. Downside risks include the US relaxing sanctions on Russian oil and macro black - swan events. Upside risks include the US tightening sanctions on Russian oil and large - scale supply disruptions due to Middle East conflicts [3].

Core Insights - The pure benzene market experienced a slight upward trend this week, with prices rising from 6145.33 CNY/ton on Monday to 6272 CNY/ton on Friday, marking an increase of 0.43% [2] Market Analysis - The pure benzene market saw a minor price increase today, influenced by rising international crude oil futures, which improved market sentiment among refineries and traders. However, frequent reports of downstream facility maintenance may impact future demand, leading to limited overall price increases [3] Downstream and Future Predictions - On August 21, international crude oil futures continued to rise, with WTI crude oil settling at $63.52 per barrel, up by $0.81 or 1.3%, and Brent crude oil at $67.67 per barrel, up by $0.83 or 1.2% [4] - As of August 21, external pure benzene prices also increased, with FOB Korea rising by $4 to $736/ton, CFR China up by $3 to $751/ton, and FOB Rotterdam increasing by $2 to $671/ton [4] - The market is expected to experience slight fluctuations in the short term, with cautious trading as stakeholders monitor cost and demand factors, along with developments in crude oil and external market trends [4]

1. Report Information - Report Date: August 11, 2025 [2] - Report Type: MEG Daily Report [1] 2. Research Team - Energy and Chemical Research Team: Composed of researchers including Li Jie, Ren Junchi, Peng Haozhou, Peng Jinglin, Liu Youran, and Feng Zeren [4] 3. Key Points from Each Section 3.1 Market Review and Operational Suggestions - Futures Market: On August 8, the closing price of the main contract EG2509 of ethylene glycol futures was 4384 yuan/ton, down 28 yuan; the closing price of EG2601 was 4422 yuan/ton, down 14 yuan. The trading volume of EG2509 was 80665 lots, and the open interest was 205326 lots, a decrease of 11475 lots. The open interest of EG2601 was 35818 lots, an increase of 2333 lots [7] - Market Outlook: Due to low support from the cost and supply - demand side of ethylene glycol in the short term and policy uncertainties at the macro - level, market participants are cautious. It is expected that the ethylene glycol price may maintain a weak trend [7] 3.2 Industry News - Crude Oil: On Thursday (August 7), the settlement price of WTI crude oil futures for September 2025 on the New York Mercantile Exchange was $63.88 per barrel, down $0.47 or 0.73%. The settlement price of Brent crude oil futures for October 2025 on the London Intercontinental Exchange was $66.43 per barrel, down $0.46 or 0.69% [8] - Ethylene Glycol Market: The mainstream transaction price of ethylene glycol in the Zhangjiagang market was 4450 - 4465 yuan/ton, down 25 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. The negotiation range in the Dongguan market was 4350 - 4380 yuan/ton, down 45 yuan/ton. The negotiation range in the Fujian market was also 4350 - 4380 yuan/ton, down 45 yuan/ton [8]