Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - UGI Corporation achieved record-adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.32, exceeding the revised guidance range of $3.00 to $3.15, representing a $0.26 increase from the prior year [4][17] - The company generated approximately $530 million in free cash flow and returned about $320 million to shareholders through dividends [4][22] - The leverage ratio for UGI Corporation was reported at 3.9 times, while AmeriGas stood at 4.9 times, reflecting disciplined debt reduction and improved performance [22][26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - AmeriGas reported EBIT of $166 million, a 17% increase year-over-year, driven by operational momentum and tax benefits [17][22] - The regulated utilities segment achieved record EBIT of $403 million, up $3 million from the previous year, with a total margin increase of $39 million due to a 10% rise in core market volumes [18] - The midstream and marketing segment's EBIT decreased by $20 million to $293 million, primarily due to lower margins and reduced income from equity method investments [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - UGI International's EBIT declined by $9 million to $314 million, impacted by reduced margins and lower realized gains on foreign currency exchange [19][21] - LPG volumes decreased by 4% due to structural conservation and customer conversions from LPG to natural gas, although colder weather partially offset this decline [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on transforming its culture and operational discipline to enhance competitive advantage and drive sustainable growth [5][8] - UGI is raising its long-term EPS growth expectations to a compound annual growth rate target of 5-7%, supported by a robust capital investment program of $4.5 to $4.9 billion [5][25] - The strategic vision includes optimizing the portfolio and enhancing system reliability, particularly in the natural gas sector, to capitalize on energy expansion opportunities [9][25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the operational and financial improvements at AmeriGas, which are expected to drive organic growth in the coming years [28] - The company anticipates continued growth in all business lines, with a focus on low double-digit growth over the planning horizon [36][37] - Future guidance for fiscal 2026 projects adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $2.85 to $3.15, assuming normal weather and current tax conditions [23][24] Other Important Information - The company has successfully implemented stringent project management disciplines and increased technological adoption, including AI, to drive efficiency [8][10] - UGI is committed to maintaining financial discipline, targeting a leverage ratio at or below 3.75 times for UGI Corporation and 4.0 times for AmeriGas [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations for midstream and LPG businesses in the five-year plan - Management expects low double-digit growth across all business lines during the planning horizon, including midstream and LPG [36] Question: Update on natural gas activities and data center investments - Management confirmed ongoing significant discussions with over 50 counterparties regarding natural gas activities in Pennsylvania [40] Question: Comments on potential electric utility market considerations - Management stated that portfolio optimization remains a continuous focus, evaluating opportunities for value creation [42] Question: AmeriGas targets and deleveraging strategy - Management highlighted that AmeriGas has opportunities to drive value through operational improvements, expecting to approach a leverage ratio of 4.5 in the near future [49][53] Question: Consistency of earnings excluding one-time tax credits - Management confirmed that there will be no ongoing detriment or benefit from previous tax credits, indicating a normalized run rate for future earnings [56][58] Question: Changes in capital expenditure and shareholder returns - Management indicated that utility capital expenditures are expected to remain consistent or slightly increase, with a commitment to dividends in the future [60][61]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - UGI Corporation achieved record-adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.32, exceeding the revised guidance range of $3.00 to $3.15, representing a $0.26 increase from the prior year [4][17] - The company generated approximately $530 million in free cash flow and returned about $320 million to shareholders through dividends [4][21] - The leverage ratio for UGI Corporation was 3.9 times, while AmeriGas stood at 4.9 times, reflecting disciplined debt reduction and improved performance [21][25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - AmeriGas reported EBIT of $166 million, a 17% increase year-over-year, driven by operational momentum and tax benefits [17][21] - The regulated utilities segment achieved record EBIT of $403 million, up $3 million from the previous year, with a total margin increase of $39 million due to a 10% rise in core market volumes [18] - UGI International's EBIT declined by $9 million to $314 million, impacted by higher income tax expenses and lower margin contributions [19][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The utility segment added over 11,500 residential heating and commercial customers, increasing the customer base to approximately 967,000 across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland [18] - LPG volumes at UGI International decreased by 4%, influenced by structural conservation and customer conversions from LPG to natural gas [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - UGI is focusing on portfolio optimization to enhance resource utilization in core customer segments, aiming for a long-term EPS growth target of 5-7% [5][24] - The company is investing in critical pipeline infrastructure and new LNG and renewable natural gas facilities to expand revenue-generating capabilities [4][9] - AmeriGas is undergoing operational transformation to improve efficiency and customer service, with a focus on safety and financial discipline [10][11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the growth outlook for all business lines, expecting low double-digit growth over the planning horizon [34] - The company anticipates continued earnings growth in the midstream and marketing segment, supported by fee-based margins and limited commodity exposure [23] - UGI International is expected to maintain performance in line with the current year, driven by strong margin management and organic growth initiatives [24] Other Important Information - UGI deployed approximately $900 million in capital, primarily in natural gas businesses, to position for future earnings growth [21][22] - The company is committed to maintaining a leverage ratio at or below 3.75 times for UGI Corporation and 4.0 times for AmeriGas to ensure financial flexibility [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations for midstream and LPG businesses in the five-year plan - Management expects low double-digit growth across all business lines during the planning horizon, with consistent growth rates anticipated [34][35] Question: Update on NDAs and data center activity - Management confirmed ongoing discussions with over 50 counterparties regarding various projects, indicating significant activity in Pennsylvania [37] Question: Comments on potential sale of electric utility and portfolio optimization - Management stated that portfolio optimization remains a continuous focus, evaluating opportunities for value creation through holding or divesting assets [39][40] Question: AmeriGas targets for leverage and growth - Management highlighted opportunities for growth in AmeriGas through operational improvements, with expectations for EBIT growth to continue [44][49] Question: Clarification on tax credits and future expectations - Management confirmed that the bulk of investment tax credits received in fiscal 2025 will not recur, leading to a normalized run rate for future earnings [52][53] Question: Changes in CapEx and shareholder returns - Management indicated that utility CapEx is expected to remain consistent or slightly increase, with a commitment to dividends in the coming years [56]

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LPG产业风险管理日报 2025/11/20 戴一帆（投资咨询证书：Z0015428） 研究助理：沈玮玮 期货从业证号：F03140197 联系邮箱：shenweiwei@nawaa.com 投资咨询业务资格：证监许可【2011】1290号 LPG价格区间预测 | | 价格区间预测（月度） | 当前波动率（20日滚动） | 当前波动率历史百分比（3年） | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | LPG | 4000-4500 | 12.86% | 1.82% | source： 同花顺,南华研究 LPG套保策略表 | 行为导向 | 情景分析 | 现货敞口 | 策略推荐 | 套保工具 | 买卖方向 | 套保比例（%） | 建议入场区间 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 库存管理 | 库存过高，担心价格 下跌 | 多 | 为了防止存货跌价损失，可以根据企业的 库存情况，做空PG期货来锁定利润，弥补 企业的生产成本 | PG2601 | 卖出 | 25% | 4400-4500 | | | | | 卖出看涨期权收取权利金降低 ...

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Crude oil: One red star, indicating a bullish bias but limited trading opportunities on the market [5][6] - Fuel oil: Three red stars, suggesting a clearer upward trend and relatively appropriate investment opportunities [5][6] - Low-sulfur fuel oil: Three red stars, indicating a clearer upward trend and relatively appropriate investment opportunities [5][6] - Asphalt: Three green stars, suggesting a clearer downward trend and relatively appropriate investment opportunities [5][6] - Liquefied petroleum gas: Three red stars, indicating a clearer upward trend and relatively appropriate investment opportunities [5][6] Core Viewpoints - The oil price has continued to show a weak and volatile performance since the end of October. The supply-side contraction-induced cyclical inflection point of oil prices has not been seen yet, and a weak and volatile judgment on crude oil is maintained [2] - High-sulfur fuel oil is still supported by geopolitical factors in the short term, but the medium-term supply pattern tends to be loose. Low-sulfur fuel oil has been strong recently due to supply-side fluctuations, but medium-term supply pressure still exists [2] - The cost support for asphalt has been continuously weakening, the demand is expected to follow the seasonal weakening pattern, and the medium- and long-term fundamentals have a bearish impact on BU [3] - The supply and demand of liquefied petroleum gas have tightened marginally, and it is expected to fluctuate strongly [4] Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - Since the end of October, the oil price has continued to show a weak and volatile performance. Geopolitical risks have boosted the oil price, but the rebound height has always been limited [2] - According to the monthly reports of the three major institutions, considering the suspension of production increases by OPEC+ in the first quarter of next year and the strict implementation of production cut compensation, the global oil market will have a supply surplus of 1.84 million barrels per day and 3.31 million barrels per day this year and next year respectively [2] - The supply-side contraction-induced cyclical inflection point of oil prices has not been seen yet, and a weak and volatile judgment on crude oil is maintained [2] Fuel Oil & Low-Sulfur Fuel Oil - High-sulfur fuel oil is still supported by geopolitical factors in the short term. The subsequent actual exports of Russia still have uncertainties, but the medium-term supply pattern tends to be loose [2] - Low-sulfur fuel oil has been strong recently due to supply-side fluctuations, but the possible increase in low-sulfur shipping volume caused by the planned maintenance of the RFCC unit of the Kaigute refinery at the end of December needs attention, and medium-term supply pressure still exists [2] Asphalt - In November, the discount of diluted asphalt dropped to -$11 per barrel, and the cost support has been continuously weakening [3] - Since November, the weekly shipment volume has decreased month-on-month and is also at a low level in the same period of the past four years [3] - The "14th Five-Year Plan" end-year rush demand expectation has been falsified, and the subsequent demand will follow the seasonal weakening pattern. The medium- and long-term fundamentals have a bearish impact on BU [3] Liquefied Petroleum Gas - The increase in propane discount supports the import landed cost [4] - The improvement in the profitability of butane dehydrogenation units has boosted the enthusiasm of downstream chemical enterprises to start operations, and the demand on the combustion side has improved [4] - The supply and demand of liquefied petroleum gas have tightened marginally, and it is expected to fluctuate strongly [4]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Crude oil: One red star, indicating a bullish bias but with limited trading opportunities on the market [5][6] - Fuel oil: Three red stars, suggesting a clearer upward trend and relatively appropriate investment opportunities [5][6] - Low-sulfur fuel oil: Three red stars, indicating a clearer upward trend and relatively appropriate investment opportunities [5][6] - Asphalt: Three green stars, meaning a clearer downward trend and relatively appropriate short-selling opportunities [5][6] - Liquefied petroleum gas: Three red stars, suggesting a clearer upward trend and relatively appropriate investment opportunities [5][6] Report's Core View - The oil market is facing different supply and demand situations, with crude oil expected to be volatile and weak, while fuel oil, low-sulfur fuel oil, and liquefied petroleum gas are expected to be bullish, and asphalt is expected to be bearish [2][3][4] Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - Since late October, oil prices have continued to show a volatile and weak performance, with geopolitical risks providing some support but limited rebound [2] - According to the three major institutions' monthly reports, considering OPEC+'s suspension of production increases and strict implementation of production cut compensation in the first quarter of next year, the global oil market will have a supply surplus of 1.84 million barrels per day this year and 3.31 million barrels per day next year [2] - The supply-side contraction has not yet led to a cyclical inflection point in oil prices, and a volatile and weak outlook is maintained [2] Fuel Oil & Low-Sulfur Fuel Oil - High-sulfur fuel oil is currently supported by geopolitical factors, but the mid-term supply pattern is expected to be loose as the Middle East increases production and the power generation peak season ends [2] - Low-sulfur fuel oil has been strong recently due to supply-side fluctuations, but mid-term supply pressure still exists, especially considering the planned maintenance of the RFCC unit at the Kert refinery in late December [2] Asphalt - In November, the discount of diluted asphalt dropped to -$11 per barrel, weakening cost support [3] - Weekly shipments have decreased month-on-month since November and are at a low level in the same period in the past four years [3] - Commercial inventory depletion has continued to slow down, and the year-on-year increase in social inventory has widened since the end of October [3] - The expected rush demand in the "14th Five-Year Plan" has been disproven, and subsequent demand will follow the seasonal weakening pattern, with negative signals for year-end demand compared to last year [3] Liquefied Petroleum Gas - The increase in propane discount supports the import cost [4] - The improvement in the profitability of butane dehydrogenation units has boosted the enthusiasm of downstream chemical enterprises to start production, and the demand for combustion has improved due to the significant cooling in many places [4] - The inventory rates of refineries and ports have decreased, and the supply and demand have tightened marginally, leading to a bullish outlook [4]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The overall market shows a complex and volatile situation, with different sectors having different trends and influencing factors. For example, the A - share market is affected by macro - data and shows an upward - then - downward trend; the steel and ore market is expected to be weak in the medium - to - long - term; and the energy market is influenced by geopolitical conflicts and supply - demand relationships [10][12][35]. Summary by Related Catalogs Macro Information - The 22nd issue of Qiushi magazine published President Xi Jinping's important article. The National Bureau of Statistics released October economic data, showing a slowdown in multiple indicators. The prices of commercial housing in 70 cities declined. The Chinese government reminded citizens to avoid traveling to Japan. The State Council studied "two - important" construction and consumption - promotion policies. The central bank will conduct a large - scale reverse - repurchase operation. The US will release multiple economic data. The Guangzhou Futures Exchange will list platinum and palladium futures. The market supervision department issued an anti - monopoly compliance guide. The national child - rearing subsidy system has been implemented, and the lithium - battery industry chain has seen a price increase. Trump adjusted the scope of "reciprocal tariffs" [4][5][6][7][8]. Macro Finance - **Stock Index Futures**: Adopt a volatile mindset and temporarily hold off on trading. The A - share market rose and then fell, affected by macro - data. The decline in industrial growth, consumption, and investment may be due to technical factors, export slowdown, anti - involution, and the real - estate downturn [10]. - **Treasury Bond Futures**: The market's expectation of monetary easing has declined, but interest - rate cuts cannot be ruled out. Maintain the view of increased easing in Q4. The money market is affected by the approaching tax period, and the stock - bond seesaw effect is weakly effective [11]. Black - **Steel and Ore**: In the short - term, expect a volatile consolidation; in the medium - to - long - term, maintain a bearish view when prices are high. The supply - demand relationship is weak, with high inventory and low profit for steel mills. The price is affected by low - price transactions and may remain weak [12][13]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: The prices may continue to decline in the short - term. In the medium - term, the mine's production is restricted by policies, and the demand for steel is weak in the off - season, but the strong thermal - coal price provides some support [14]. - **Ferroalloys**: In the long - term, the oversupply situation is difficult to alleviate, so maintain a bearish view when prices are high. In the short - term, it is recommended to wait and see. The prices are fluctuating narrowly, and the cost of manganese - silicon is relatively stable [15]. - **Soda Ash and Glass**: Currently, it is recommended to wait and see. The soda - ash industry has production fluctuations and cost increases, while the glass industry's strong sales have not continued, and the market is concerned about demand and inventory [16]. Non - ferrous Metals and New Materials - **Lithium Carbonate**: The short - term fundamentals are good, but the demand may weaken in Q1 next year, limiting price increases. After the demand weakens, the price may correct, and it is advisable to buy on dips [18]. - **Industrial Silicon and Polysilicon**: Industrial silicon has no prominent supply - demand contradictions and can be bought on dips or sell out - of - the - money put options. Polysilicon is expected to continue to fluctuate, influenced by policy expectations and supply - demand relationships [19]. Agricultural Products - **Cotton**: The supply pressure is large, and the demand is weak. The price is undervalued compared to the spot, which limits the decline. It is expected to oscillate at a low level [23][24]. - **Sugar**: The domestic sugar supply - demand situation is expected to be bearish. Before the large - scale arrival of new sugar, it is advisable to wait and see. In the long - term, there is still supply pressure [25][27]. - **Eggs**: The spot price is weak, and the futures price may oscillate. The in - production laying - hen inventory is high, but it is expected to decline. It is recommended to short the near - term contracts [28]. - **Apples**: The price is expected to be strong in a volatile manner. The inventory is low, and the price is high. The future consumption trend will be the focus [30]. - **Corn**: The spot price has rebounded, but the supply pressure is still accumulating. It is necessary to pay attention to the new - grain sales progress and the release of policy wheat [31]. - **Red Dates**: Temporarily wait and see. The weak spot market in the sales area has a negative impact on the new - date ordering price [32]. - **Pigs**: The supply pressure continues, and the demand is average. The spot price is likely to oscillate weakly. It is recommended to short the near - term contracts [33]. Energy and Chemicals - **Crude Oil**: In the short - term, it is expected to be strongly volatile, but the long - term downward trend of oversupply remains unchanged. The price is affected by geopolitical conflicts and supply - demand forecasts [35]. - **Fuel Oil**: The price will follow the oil price, with a supply - abundant and demand - weak structure. The short - term focus is on supply concerns after the sanctions on Russia [36]. - **Plastic**: The supply pressure is large, and it is expected to be weakly volatile. The current price provides some support for producers [36][37]. - **Rubber**: Pay attention to the strategy of expanding the ru - nr spread. The price may oscillate in the short - term, with supply in the peak season and support at the bottom [37]. - **Methanol**: The near - term contracts are expected to be weakly volatile, and the far - term contracts can be moderately long after the rebound drive appears. The supply pressure is large, and the inventory is high [38][39]. - **Caustic Soda**: Wait for long - position opportunities after a significant decline. Pay attention to the cost support. The spot price is falling, and the futures price is weak [40]. - **Asphalt**: The price fluctuation is expected to increase, and the focus is on the price bottom after the winter - storage game [41]. - **Polyester Industry Chain**: It is expected to continue to be strong in the short - term, driven by improved supply - demand and market sentiment [42]. - **Liquefied Petroleum Gas**: Although there are short - term positive factors, it is not advisable to chase the rise. Consider shorting at high prices in the medium - to - long - term [43]. - **Paper Pulp**: The fundamentals are relatively stable, and it is expected to maintain a wide - range oscillation. Observe the digestion of old warehouse receipts and spot transactions [45]. - **Logs**: The fundamentals are weakly oscillating, and the price is under pressure. The inventory is expected to increase, and the market is in the off - season [46]. - **Urea**: Wait and see, subject to specific policies. The spot price is falling, and the futures price is oscillating [47]. - **Synthetic Rubber**: The short - term price will oscillate within a range. Be cautious when going long and consider selling call options after the rebound [48].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Crude oil: ★☆☆, indicating a bullish/ bearish bias with a driving force for price movement, but limited operability in the market [1] - Fuel oil: ★☆☆, similar to crude oil, with a bias but limited operability [1] - Low - sulfur fuel oil: ★☆☆, same as above [1] - Asphalt: ★☆☆, with a bias but limited operability [1] - Liquefied petroleum gas: ☆☆☆, suggesting a relatively balanced short - term trend with poor operability and a wait - and - see approach [1] Core Viewpoints - The global oil market will have supply surpluses of 1.84 million barrels per day and 3.31 million barrels per day this year and next year respectively, and the surplus will gradually expand quarter by quarter. There is still a downward risk in the crude oil market this year [1] - The fuel oil market is affected by geopolitical factors, and the upward drive for high - sulfur cracking is limited. The low - sulfur market has improved fundamentals [2] - The 2601 asphalt contract has some support at 3000 yuan/ton, and the fundamental bearish factors still suppress the market in the medium - to - long term [3] - The LPG market is expected to fluctuate strongly due to tightened supply - demand margins [3] Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - Based on the latest adjustments of the supply - demand balance sheets by three major institutions in November, considering OPEC+ suspending production increases and strictly implementing production cut compensation in the first quarter of next year, the global oil market will have supply surpluses of 1.84 million barrels per day and 3.31 million barrels per day this year and next year respectively. The supply surplus will gradually expand quarter by quarter, and the most relaxed quarter (Q1 next year) has not arrived yet. Since the fourth quarter, the inventory accumulation rate of global oil at 2.4% has exceeded that of the previous three quarters, and the supply surplus is increasingly evident in the inventory. There is still a downward risk in the crude oil market this year, and attention should be paid to the realization of geopolitical risks related to Venezuela [1] Fuel Oil & Low - Sulfur Fuel Oil - The drone attack on Russia's Novorossiysk today damaged the oil terminal facilities, driving up the prices of crude - related products, and fuel oil followed suit. In terms of fundamentals, high - sulfur fuel oil is still supported by geopolitical factors in the short term. Sanctions and attacks on Russia continue to disrupt the supply side, and the possible further sanctions on Venezuela by the US also bring uncertainties. However, the actual reduction in supply needs further observation. The demand side is at the end of the power - generation peak season, and the increase in Middle - East supply offsets the impact, and the demand for refinery feedstock is also weak, so the upward drive for high - sulfur cracking is limited. The low - sulfur market has seen a relief in supply pressure due to unstable operation of overseas refineries. The strengthening of the crack spreads of gasoline and diesel provides support from the perspective of production conversion. Coupled with the peak season of bunker fuel demand in the fourth quarter and the easing of Sino - US trade relations, the fundamentals have improved compared with the previous period [2] Asphalt - The 2601 contract has some support at 3000 yuan/ton. The worse - than - expected shipment volume not only disproves the expectation of rush - demand in the final year of the "14th Five - Year Plan" but also sends a negative signal that the demand is lower than the same period last year. The destocking of the latest commercial inventory continues to slow down, and the year - on - year increase in social inventory has widened after reaching an inflection point of being higher than the same period last year at the end of October. In the medium - to - long term, the bearish fundamentals still suppress the BU market [3] Liquefied Petroleum Gas - The international LPG market has been trending strongly recently, and the supply of imported resources is tight. The improved profitability of butane dehydrogenation plants has boosted the enthusiasm of downstream chemical enterprises to start production, and the significant cooling in many places has led to an improvement in combustion - end demand. The storage capacity utilization rates of refineries and ports have decreased. The tightening of supply - demand margins has boosted the LPG market to be regarded as fluctuating strongly [3]

Group 1 - In the first half of 2025, Anhui Province's industrial enterprises produced a total of 435,000 tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), marking a 0.10% increase compared to the same period in 2024, but a significant slowdown of 39.3 percentage points [1] - The production growth rate in Anhui is 2.7 percentage points higher than the national average, which stands at 26,259,000 tons for the same period [1] - In June 2025, the LPG production in Anhui reached 72,000 tons, reflecting a 1.00% decrease from June 2024, with a growth rate decline of 53.0 percentage points compared to the previous year [2] Group 2 - The June 2025 LPG production in Anhui accounted for 1.7% of the national total of 4,359,000 tons for that month [2] - The data reflects a trend of slowing growth in LPG production within Anhui, despite being above the national average in certain months [1][2]

Report Summary 1) Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2) Core Viewpoints - The domestic civil LPG market may show a pattern of stronger in the south and weaker in the north, with an overall expectation of a peak season [1]. - The contraction of PDH profits may lead to a decline in propane demand, and the current domestic market valuation is high and may fall [1]. - The international propane market is in a loose pattern, and attention should be paid to weather and US cold wave conditions [1]. 3) Summary by Related Content Day - to - Day Changes - In the civil gas market on Wednesday, prices in East China were 4378 (-9), in Shandong 4440 (+40), and in South China 4490 (+0). The price of ether - post carbon four was 4630 (+0). The lowest delivery location was East China, with a basis of 85 (+68), and the 12 - 01 month spread was 96 (+11). FEI was 498.71 (+3.71) and CP was 473.71 (+5.71) dollars/ton [1]. - The PG main contract fluctuated. The basis was 102 (+116), the 12 - 01 month spread was 72 (-8), and the number of warehouse receipts was 4444 (+250). The cheapest delivery product was East China civil LPG at 4374; prices in Shandong were 4380 (+80), in East China 4374 (+95), and in South China 4450 (+50). The price of Shandong ether - post carbon four was 4500 (+80) [1]. - The external market price declined; the domestic - foreign spread strengthened, with PG - CP reaching 137 (+4), PG - FEI reaching 113 (+15.6), and FEI - MB reaching 153 (-1.8). The CIF discount of propane in East China was 85 US dollars (+6), and the freight rate was basically flat. The FEI - MOPI spread widened, and the switching window remained open, with the latest value at - 73 (-6) [1]. Weekly Viewpoints - The cracking spread of naphtha changed little and remained at a relatively high level this year. The profit of PDH production of propylene in Shandong decreased significantly (some plants were shut down), the profit of alkylation plants rebounded, the production gross profit of MTBE changed little, and the export profit fluctuated [1]. - Domestic production decreased, factory inventories were basically flat, the arrival potential was limited, terminal sales improved, and port inventories decreased. The PDH operating rate was 75.49% (+1.6) due to Li Huayi Weiyuan operating at full capacity, while Binhua, Xintai, and Haiwei shut down successively [1].