Core Insights - The report highlights the price differentials of key refining projects in both domestic and international markets, indicating a slight increase in domestic price differentials and a more significant increase in international price differentials [1][2] - Brent crude oil's average weekly price shows a slight decline, reflecting market volatility influenced by geopolitical factors and economic data [2] Refining Sector - As of November 7, 2025, the domestic key refining project price differential is 2327.79 CNY/ton, with a week-on-week increase of 18.00 CNY/ton (+0.78%); the international key refining project price differential is 1361.85 CNY/ton, with a week-on-week increase of 56.54 CNY/ton (+4.33%) [1][2] - Brent crude oil's average weekly price is 64.23 USD/barrel, with a week-on-week change of -1.45% [1][2] - The refining sector is experiencing mixed signals due to U.S.-China trade negotiations and OPEC+ production decisions, leading to fluctuations in international oil prices [2] Chemical Sector - The chemical sector shows overall weak supply and demand, with cost declines not resulting in significant price differential improvements [3] - Polyolefin prices are fluctuating, while pure benzene and styrene prices are slightly declining, leading to narrowed price differentials [3] - Polyester filament yarn market shows slight upward movement due to stable supply, but overall purchasing willingness remains low due to weak downstream demand [3] Stock Performance of Major Refining Companies - As of November 7, 2025, stock price changes for six major private refining companies include: Rongsheng Petrochemical (+5.99%), Hengli Petrochemical (+8.02%), Dongfang Shenghong (+2.71%), Hengyi Petrochemical (-0.73%), Tongkun Co. (+6.82%), and Xin Fengming (+6.17%) [4] - Over the past month, stock price changes include: Rongsheng Petrochemical (+11.92%), Hengli Petrochemical (+13.13%), Dongfang Shenghong (-0.53%), Hengyi Petrochemical (+3.20%), Tongkun Co. (+1.20%), and Xin Fengming (+3.88%) [4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report highlights the tracking of price differentials for key refining projects, with domestic price differential at 2327.79 CNY/ton and international price differential at 1361.85 CNY/ton as of November 7, showing increases of 0.78% and 4.33% respectively [1][2] - Brent crude oil's weekly average price was reported at 64.23 USD/barrel, reflecting a decrease of 1.45% [1][2] - The report indicates that the refining sector experienced fluctuations due to geopolitical factors, with a slight increase in oil prices supported by OPEC+ decisions, but later faced downward pressure from strong dollar performance and rising U.S. crude oil inventories [2] Group 2 - In the chemical sector, overall supply and demand remained weak, with cost declines not leading to significant improvements in price differentials for various chemical products [3] - Specific products like pure benzene and styrene saw price declines and narrowing differentials due to weak demand, while MMA prices continued to weaken significantly [3] - Polyester and nylon sectors showed mixed performance, with polyester filament prices slightly increasing due to supply support, but overall purchasing sentiment remained low due to weak upstream market conditions [3] Group 3 - The stock performance of six major private refining companies showed varied results, with Rongsheng Petrochemical and Hengli Petrochemical experiencing notable increases of 5.99% and 8.02% respectively over the week [4] - Over the past month, Rongsheng Petrochemical and Hengli Petrochemical also led with increases of 11.92% and 13.13% respectively, while other companies showed mixed results [5]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Neutral" as the industry index is expected to be in line with the benchmark [134]. Core Viewpoints - The report indicates that the demand for inventory before the holiday is weak, leading to a decline in refining product prices [1]. - The Brent crude oil average price for the week ending May 30, 2025, was $64.47 per barrel, reflecting a decrease of 1.07% [1][2]. - Domestic refining project price differentials have increased, with a domestic key refining project price differential of 2492.60 CNY/ton, up by 2.04% week-on-week [1][2]. Summary by Sections Refining Sector - OPEC+ is discussing an increase in production for July, which is pressuring prices, while geopolitical tensions continue to create volatility in oil prices [1]. - As of May 30, 2025, Brent and WTI crude oil prices were $63.90 and $60.79 per barrel, respectively, showing a decline from the previous week [1][14]. - Domestic refined oil prices have slightly increased, while overseas refined oil prices have generally declined [1]. Chemical Sector - The chemical sector is experiencing weak cost support and supply-demand dynamics, leading to price declines across various products [1]. - Polyethylene and polypropylene prices have shown a downward trend, with average prices for LDPE, LLDPE, and HDPE at 9057.14, 7032.14, and 8014.29 CNY/ton, respectively [1][53]. - The market for EVA remains weak, with prices decreasing to an average of 11500.00 CNY/ton [1][65]. Polyester Sector - The PX price has slightly increased due to a rise in PTA demand, with the current PX CFR China main port average price at 6026.19 CNY/ton [1][86]. - MEG prices have decreased slightly, with the current average price at 4512.86 CNY/ton [1][89]. - The average price for PTA is currently 4909.29 CNY/ton, with an industry average profit margin of -132.88 CNY/ton [1][91]. Major Refining Companies - The stock performance of six major refining companies as of May 30, 2025, shows mixed results, with Rongsheng Petrochemical up by 0.11% and Dongfang Shenghong down by 4.82% over the past week [1][121]. - Over the past month, Rongsheng Petrochemical has increased by 5.98%, while Dongfang Shenghong has decreased by 2.75% [1][121].