1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core View of the Report - The supply of asphalt is decreasing, with the start - up rate at a low level and expected production in February 2026 decreasing both month - on - month and year - on - year. The downstream demand is weak, with most downstream industries' start - up rates falling, and the overall market is affected by factors such as raw material supply and geopolitical situation. It is expected that asphalt will fluctuate in the short term, and the strategy of reverse arbitrage is recommended [1] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Analysis - Supply side: Last week, the asphalt start - up rate decreased by 1.3 percentage points to 25.5% week - on - week, 2.6 percentage points lower than the same period last year. In February 2026, the domestic asphalt is expected to be produced 193.6 million tons, a month - on - month decrease of 6.4 million tons (3.2%) and a year - on - year decrease of 13.5 million tons (6.5%). Shandong refineries' production and shipments decreased. This week, Shandong Shengxing Petrochemical plans to switch to producing residual oil, keeping the asphalt start - up at a low level [1] - Demand side: The start - up rates of most downstream industries of asphalt fell last week. Road asphalt start - up remained flat at 14% week - on - week, restricted by funds and weather. Northern rigid demand is basically stagnant, but there is inventory - arbitrage demand, and southern projects are gradually coming to an end [1] - Inventory: The asphalt refinery inventory rate remained flat week - on - week and is near the lowest level in recent years [1][4] - Raw materials: Venezuelan heavy crude oil supply to domestic refineries is severely restricted. Although the possibility of domestic refineries obtaining Venezuelan crude oil has increased, it is still expected to be much lower than before the US intervention [1] - Price: The asphalt price in Shandong is stable, and the basis has been repaired but is still at a low level. It is expected that domestic refineries will still have raw material inventory available before March. Due to the repeated geopolitical situation in Iran and the rebound of crude oil prices, asphalt is expected to fluctuate in the short term [1] 3.2 Futures and Spot Market Quotes - Futures: The asphalt futures 2603 contract rose 1.69% to 3361 yuan/ton today, below the 5 - day moving average. The lowest price was 3311 yuan/ton, the highest was 3384 yuan/ton, and the open interest decreased by 11,833 to 98,945 lots [2] - Basis: The mainstream market price in Shandong remained at 3250 yuan/ton, and the basis of the asphalt 03 contract dropped to - 111 yuan/ton, at a low level [3] 3.3 Fundamental Tracking - Supply: The start - up rate of asphalt decreased by 1.3 percentage points to 25.5% week - on - week, 2.6 percentage points lower than the same period last year, at a low level in recent years [1][4] - Investment data: From January to November, the national highway construction investment decreased by 5.9% year - on - year. From January to December 2025, the fixed - asset investment in road transport decreased by 6.0% year - on - year, and the infrastructure construction investment (excluding electricity) decreased by 2.2% year - on - year [4] - Downstream start - up: As of the week of January 30, most downstream industries' start - up rates of asphalt fell, and the road asphalt start - up remained flat at 14% week - on - week, restricted by funds and weather [1][4] - Social financing: From January to December 2025, the social financing stock increased by 8.3% year - on - year, and the growth rate slowed down by 0.2 percentage points compared with that from January to November [4] - Inventory: As of the week of January 30, the asphalt refinery inventory rate remained flat at 13.6% week - on - week, near the lowest level in recent years [4]

Core Viewpoint - The National Development and Reform Commission announced an increase in domestic gasoline and diesel prices due to rising international oil price fluctuations, effective from February 3 at 24:00 [1] Group 1: Price Changes - Domestic gasoline price will increase by 205 yuan per ton, while diesel price will rise by 195 yuan per ton [1] Group 2: Regulatory Actions - The National Development and Reform Commission has instructed major oil companies, including PetroChina, Sinopec, and CNOOC, to ensure stable supply and compliance with national pricing policies [1] - Local authorities are required to enhance market supervision and strictly investigate any violations of national pricing policies to maintain normal market order [1] - Consumers are encouraged to report price violations through the 12315 platform [1]

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Core Viewpoint - Domestic refined oil retail prices have experienced consecutive increases, marking the third price adjustment of the year and the second increase, driven by rising international oil prices [1] Group 1: Price Adjustments - As of February 3, 2023, domestic gasoline and diesel prices have increased by 205 yuan and 195 yuan per ton, respectively, translating to an increase of 0.16 yuan, 0.17 yuan, and 0.17 yuan per liter for 92-octane gasoline, 95-octane gasoline, and 0-octane diesel [1] - Cumulatively, domestic gasoline and diesel prices have risen by 290 yuan and 280 yuan per ton this year [1] Group 2: Market Dynamics - The January refined oil market showed strong costs but stable domestic sales, with gasoline prices rising more than diesel due to varying demand [2] - The market is expected to experience a volatile adjustment in February, influenced by geopolitical tensions and seasonal demand fluctuations, particularly during the Spring Festival [2][3] Group 3: Supply and Demand Factors - Gasoline demand is expected to improve due to increased private car usage during the Spring Festival, while diesel demand remains weak due to reduced construction activity [3] - Domestic refinery operating rates are high, leading to increased supply, which may exert downward pressure on prices in the short term [3] Group 4: International Oil Market - International crude oil prices have risen due to concerns over supply disruptions from geopolitical tensions and severe weather conditions affecting production [4] - By the end of January, Brent crude oil prices returned to $70 per barrel, and WTI crude stabilized above $60 per barrel, reflecting a significant increase from December [4]

Core Viewpoint - The National Development and Reform Commission announced an increase in domestic gasoline and diesel prices due to recent fluctuations in international oil prices, effective from February 3 at 24:00 [1] Group 1: Price Adjustments - Domestic gasoline and diesel prices will increase by 205 yuan and 195 yuan per ton, respectively [1] - The adjustments are based on the average prices from the previous ten working days compared to the last adjustment period [1] Group 2: Market Stability Measures - Major oil companies, including PetroChina, Sinopec, and CNOOC, are required to ensure stable supply and production of refined oil [1] - Local authorities are tasked with enhancing market supervision and strictly enforcing national pricing policies to maintain normal market order [1] - Consumers are encouraged to report price violations through the 12315 platform [1]

Group 1: Oil and Chemical Indices Performance - The oil indices showed an overall increase, with all three oil indices rising, while all four chemical indices experienced declines [1] - The chemical raw materials index fell by 1.98%, the chemical machinery index decreased by 1.73%, the chemical pharmaceuticals index dropped by 3.11%, and the pesticide and fertilizer index declined by 2.06% [1] - In contrast, the oil processing index increased by 4.01%, the oil extraction index rose by 12.08%, and the oil trading index went up by 5.87% [1] Group 2: International Oil Prices - International crude oil prices saw a significant increase, with WTI crude oil futures settling at $65.21 per barrel, up 6.78% from January 23 [1] - Brent crude oil futures settled at $70.69 per barrel, reflecting a 7.30% increase from January 23 [1] Group 3: Petrochemical Product Price Changes - The top five petrochemical products with the highest price increases included octanol (up 8.42%), adipic acid (up 7.95%), carbon black (up 7.94%), Brent (up 7.30%), and butadiene (up 6.98%) [1] - The five petrochemical products with the largest price declines were hydrogen peroxide (down 7.66%), lithium battery electrolyte (down 7.04%), battery-grade lithium carbonate (down 5.91%), paraquat 42% mother liquor (down 5.56%), and hydrochloric acid (down 3.70%) [1] Group 4: Capital Market Performance of Listed Chemical Companies - The top five listed chemical companies with the highest stock price increases were Tongyuan Petroleum (up 63.03%), Sidike (up 60.03%), Runtu Co. (up 34.08%), Qianeng Hengxin (up 33.43%), and Sinopec Oilfield Service (up 29.66%) [2] - The five listed chemical companies with the largest stock price declines included Gaomeng New Materials (down 21.06%), Guofeng New Materials (down 19.37%), Jianghua Micro (down 19.01%), Lafang Jiahua (down 18.74%), and Shuangwei New Materials (down 16.26%) [2]

Group 1 - Domestic refined oil prices are expected to increase for the second time this year, with a potential rise of 85 yuan/ton for gasoline and diesel, marking a consecutive price hike if implemented [1] - The 2026 Brain-Computer Interface Developer Conference will be held in Tianjin from February 3 to 4 [2] Group 2 - On February 3, a total of 8 companies will have their restricted shares unlocked, with a combined unlock volume of 1.035 billion shares, amounting to a market value of 19.897 billion yuan at the latest closing price [3] - The companies with the highest unlock volumes include Yipuli (539 million shares), Changjiang Electric Power (461 million shares), and Taihe New Materials (3.2139 million shares) [3] - The companies with the highest unlock market values are Changjiang Electric Power (12.05 billion yuan), Yipuli (7.218 billion yuan), and Taihe New Materials (387 million yuan) [3] Group 3 - A total of 78 companies disclosed stock repurchase progress, with 3 companies announcing new repurchase plans and 1 company having its plan approved by shareholders [4] - The companies with the highest proposed repurchase amounts are XGIMI Technology and Lexin Technology, each planning to repurchase up to 100 million yuan, and Guizhou Yanfeng Platinum Industry with a plan of 1.0863 million yuan [4] - The company Jingji Zhino plans to repurchase up to 795,400 yuan after shareholder approval [4]

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the growth in China's crude oil processing capacity, indicating a positive trend in the industry with a projected increase in processing volume and production over the coming years [1]. Industry Overview - According to the National Bureau of Statistics, China's crude oil processing volume reached 62.46 million tons in December 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 5% [1]. - The cumulative crude oil processing volume for the entire year of 2025 was 737.588 million tons, showing a cumulative growth of 4.1% [1]. Company Insights - Listed companies in the sector include Hengyi Petrochemical (000703), Rongsheng Petrochemical (002493), Sinopec (600028), PetroChina (601857), Shanghai Petrochemical (600688), Huajin Co. (000059), Taishan Petroleum (000554), Yueyang Xingchang (000819), ST Shihua (000637), and Shenyang Chemical (000698) [1]. Research Report - The report titled "2026-2032 China Oil Industry Development Strategy Analysis and Investment Prospects Research Report" by Zhiyan Consulting provides insights into the future strategies and investment opportunities within the oil industry [1].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the production statistics of petroleum coke in Anhui Province for August 2025, indicating a production of 20,000 tons with a year-on-year growth of 2.2%, but a significant slowdown in growth rate compared to the previous year [1] - The growth rate of petroleum coke production in August 2025 is 65.3 percentage points lower than the same month last year, although it is still 8.0 percentage points higher than the national average [1] - The total petroleum coke production in Anhui Province from January to August 2025 reached 168,000 tons, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.2%, which is 28.9 percentage points higher than the previous year [4] Group 2 - The production of petroleum coke in Anhui Province accounts for 0.8% of the national total production of 2,083,100 tons during the same period [4] - The article provides a detailed monthly production analysis, indicating a cumulative production trend for the first eight months of 2025 [4] - The statistics are based on large-scale industrial enterprises with an annual main business income of 20 million yuan or more [5]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the oil processing industry [1]. Core Insights - International oil prices have significantly strengthened due to escalating geopolitical risks in Iran and adverse weather conditions affecting U.S. oil production. As of January 30, 2026, Brent and WTI prices were reported at $69.32 and $65.21 per barrel, respectively, marking increases of 6.53% and 6.78% from the previous week [2][9]. - The oil and petrochemical sector has shown strong performance, with the sector index rising by 7.95% as of January 30, 2026, compared to a slight increase of 0.08% in the broader market index [10]. - The report highlights a notable increase in the number of active offshore drilling platforms, with a total of 376 self-elevating platforms and 134 floating platforms as of January 26, 2026 [26]. Summary by Sections Oil Price Review - Brent crude futures settled at $69.32 per barrel, up $4.25 (+6.53%) from the previous week, while WTI crude futures rose to $65.21 per barrel, an increase of $4.14 (+6.78%) [23]. - The Urals crude price remained stable at $65.49 per barrel, while ESPO crude increased by $4.42 (+8.66%) to $55.46 per barrel [23]. Offshore Drilling Services - The global count of self-elevating drilling platforms remained at 376, while floating platforms increased by one to a total of 134 [26]. U.S. Oil Supply - U.S. crude oil production was reported at 13.696 million barrels per day, a decrease of 36,000 barrels from the previous week. The number of active drilling rigs remained stable at 411 [32]. - The U.S. fracking fleet decreased by 15 units to a total of 148 [32]. U.S. Oil Demand - U.S. refinery crude processing averaged 16.209 million barrels per day, down by 395,000 barrels from the previous week, with a refinery utilization rate of 90.90%, a decline of 2.4 percentage points [40]. U.S. Oil Inventory - Total U.S. crude oil inventories stood at 839 million barrels, a decrease of 1.78 million barrels (-0.21%) from the previous week. Strategic reserves increased by 515,000 barrels (+0.12%), while commercial inventories fell by 2.295 million barrels (-0.54%) [49]. Related Companies - Key companies in the sector include China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) [3].