1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the document 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In March, affected by the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the cracking spreads and premiums of high - and low - sulfur fuel oils reached historical highs and then slightly declined. The high - sulfur market was weaker than the low - sulfur market in March. High - sulfur fuel oil is gradually entering the peak - season fundamental logic, while the near - term supply of low - sulfur fuel oil remains tight [4][5]. - In the future, attention should be paid to the processing volume and export logistics of refineries in the near term, the demand - driving rhythm of high - sulfur fuel oil under the tight natural gas situation, and the negative feedback from terminal bunkering for low - sulfur fuel oil [5]. - The recommended trading strategies include a strong high - level oscillation for the unilateral market, paying attention to the positive spread opportunities of FU7 - 9 and LU6 - 7, and the opportunity to narrow the LUFU spread while focusing on the low - sulfur production reduction rhythm and the start of high - sulfur peak - season demand [7][41]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Introduction and Market Review - In March, due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the cracking spreads and premiums of high - and low - sulfur fuel oils reached historical highs. The high - sulfur cracking spread reached about $27 per barrel in mid - March, and the Singapore spot basis reached about $72 per ton. The low - sulfur cracking spread and Singapore spot premium also reached historical highs in mid - to late March. The high - sulfur market was weaker, with supply tension alleviated by Russian exempted oil, and high prices suppressing refinery feed demand. The low - sulfur fuel oil supply was tight both at home and abroad. In late March, there was some negative feedback from downstream demand, and the low - sulfur premium began to decline but remained at a historically high level [4][9]. 3.2 Fundamental Analysis of Supply and Demand 3.2.1 Russia - In March, Russian refineries that were previously attacked gradually recovered, and the crude oil processing volume increased. The export of Russian oil products increased due to the exemption order, but the Baltic ports were attacked again at the end of March. The average crude oil processing rate from March 5th to 11th was 5.32 million barrels per day, a month - on - month increase of 240,000 barrels per day. As of March 16th, the total export was about 1.95 million tons, with a daily average of 120,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 18,000 tons (+17%) and a year - on - year increase of 27,000 tons (+28%) [15][16][17]. 3.2.2 Mexico - As of March 16th, the total high - sulfur export was about 280,000 tons, with a daily average of 174,000 tons, a month - on - month increase of 28%. In the week of March 6th, the high - sulfur export surged to about 210,000 tons. However, the total supply is limited due to the reduced production after the secondary device commissioning of Tula and Olmeca refineries [20]. 3.2.3 Middle East - Due to the intensification of the conflict between the US, Iran, and Israel, the Strait of Hormuz was closed, and some refineries in the Middle East reduced production or shut down completely. As of March 16th, the total high - sulfur export was about 1.02 million tons, with a daily average of 64,000 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 61%. The low - sulfur fuel oil export from Al - Zour refinery was stable but with a stagnant export expectation [23]. 3.2.4 Nigeria - After the secondary device of Dangote refinery resumed stable operation in mid - February, the low - sulfur production and export decreased month - on - month. In March, there was no low - sulfur fuel oil export, and the export to the Pan - Singapore area in February decreased by 70,000 tons to 80,000 tons [28]. 3.2.5 South Sudan - The export of Dar Blend crude oil gradually recovered, with a total loading of 1.8 million barrels in March, returning to the normal level of last year. India began to import and divert Dar crude oil [29]. 3.2.6 Singapore - As of the week of March 11th, the fuel oil inventory in Singapore reached 24.16 million barrels (about 3.8 million tons), a new high in four weeks. The import and export of fuel oil in land - based storage tanks increased. There are concerns about future raw material supply, and alternative supply sources are limited [31]. 3.3 Future Outlook and Strategy Recommendations - The situation of the Middle East conflict is volatile, increasing the risk of oil price fluctuations. The recent attacks on major Baltic ports in Russia may affect the near - term oil product loading and export. The fuel oil inventory in Singapore remains at a high level. As the second quarter approaches, attention should be paid to the start of power - generation stockpiling and import demand in South Asia, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. The bunkering demand in Singapore may increase. The near - term supply of low - sulfur fuel oil is tight [41]. - Strategy recommendations: a strong high - level oscillation for the unilateral market; pay attention to the positive spread opportunities of FU7 - 9 and LU6 - 7; pay attention to the opportunity to narrow the LUFU spread [41].

Group 1: Market Analysis - The night session of the main contract of SHFE fuel oil futures closed down 1.06%, at 4,572 yuan/ton; the night session of the main contract of INE low-sulfur fuel oil futures closed down 3.38%, at 5,198 yuan/ton [1] - The current situation in the Middle East remains unclear, and the Strait of Hormuz has not resumed navigation. The impact of the oil supply disruption will gradually become apparent [2] Group 2: Market Conditions of High-Sulfur and Low-Sulfur Fuel Oil - High-sulfur fuel oil has a relatively high supply share from the Middle East and a large exposure to geopolitical conflict risks. The increase in exports from Russia and Venezuela can hedge the gap to some extent, and the previously accumulated land and floating storage inventories can also serve as short-term sources of goods for downstream. However, if the strait remains closed for too long, the fundamentals are expected to tighten further [2] - For low-sulfur fuel oil, although the direct export share from the Middle East is not high, refineries in the Asia-Pacific region have reduced their production due to a shortage of raw materials, leading to a passive decline in output. In addition, the high premium in the diesel market has a boosting effect on the low-sulfur fuel oil market. Currently, the diesel crack spread remains strong, supporting the valuation of low-sulfur fuel oil [2] - Overall, for the market structure of high- and low-sulfur fuel oil to weaken trendily, a definite signal of easing from the US-Iran negotiations is needed. Market sentiment premiums will be repeatedly disturbed by news, so caution is required [2] Group 3: Strategies - For high-sulfur fuel oil, there will be short-term sharp fluctuations, and it is advisable to wait and see [3] - For low-sulfur fuel oil, there will be short-term sharp fluctuations, and it is advisable to wait and see [3] - There are no strategies for cross-variety, cross-period, spot-futures, options [3] Group 4: Figures - Figures include Singapore high-sulfur 380 fuel oil spot price, Singapore low-sulfur fuel oil spot price, Singapore high-sulfur fuel oil swap near-month contract, Singapore low-sulfur fuel oil swap near-month contract, Singapore high-sulfur fuel oil near-month spread, Singapore low-sulfur fuel oil near-month spread, fuel oil FU futures main contract closing price, fuel oil FU futures index closing price, fuel oil FU futures near-month contract closing price, fuel oil FU near-month contract spread, fuel oil FU futures main contract trading volume and open interest, fuel oil FU futures total trading volume and open interest, low-sulfur fuel oil LU futures main contract closing price, low-sulfur fuel oil LU futures index closing price, low-sulfur fuel oil LU futures near-month contract price, low-sulfur fuel oil LU futures near-month spread, low-sulfur fuel oil LU futures main contract trading volume and open interest, low-sulfur fuel oil LU futures total trading volume and open interest [4]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For crude oil, recommend a short - term bearish strategic allocation, widen the Platts north - south non - identical oil variety spread before Libya's mid - year production increase, short the high - sulfur fuel oil cracking spread, and short the INE - WTI inter - regional spread [2]. - For methanol, consider that it already includes the current geopolitical premium, suggest taking profits at high prices and widening the MTO profit at low prices [4]. - For urea, expect a high start - up in the first quarter, with no prominent domestic contradictions under the situation of both supply and demand being strong. Suggest short - selling at high prices, and there may be short - term marginal support for demand when the substitution valuation reaches the extreme [7]. - For rubber, the market fluctuates greatly. It is recommended to trade flexibly according to the disk, set stop - losses, and take profits gradually on out - of - the - money call options of butadiene rubber and start to allocate put options. Continue to hold the position of buying NR main contract and shorting RU2609 [12]. - For PVC, in the short term, the supply shock is not fully reflected in the fundamentals. Before the Iranian issue is resolved, the price is expected to rise, but pay attention to the risk due to the large short - term increase [16]. - For pure benzene and styrene, due to the continuous geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, the market fluctuates greatly. It is recommended to stay on the sidelines with an empty position [19]. - For polyethylene, when the number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz increases marginally, short the LL2605 - LL2609 contract spread at high prices [22]. - For polypropylene, in the short term, the geopolitical conflict dominates the market, and in the long term, the contradiction shifts from the cost - end to the production mismatch [24]. - For PX, the load is expected to further decline, and it will gradually enter the de - stocking cycle in March. The valuation is expected to rise, but pay attention to the risk due to the large short - term increase [27]. - For PTA, it is difficult to enter the de - stocking cycle, and the processing fee is difficult to rise. The PXN is expected to rise significantly, but pay attention to the risk [31]. - For ethylene glycol, the load is expected to continue to decline, and the port inventory will gradually turn to de - stocking. The valuation of oil - chemical industry is at a historical low, and there is an expectation of significant import shrinkage, but pay attention to the risk due to the large short - term increase [33]. Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Information**: INE main crude oil futures rose 23.00 yuan/barrel, a 3.11% increase, to 763.50 yuan/barrel; high - sulfur fuel oil rose 180.00 yuan/ton, a 4.05% increase, to 4619.00 yuan/ton; low - sulfur fuel oil rose 176.00 yuan/ton, a 3.44% increase, to 5285.00 yuan/ton [1]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Start a short - term bearish strategic allocation for crude oil; widen the Platts north - south non - identical oil variety spread before Libya's mid - year production increase; short the high - sulfur fuel oil cracking spread; short the INE - WTI inter - regional spread [2]. Methanol - **Market Information**: The main contract changed by 77.00 yuan/ton, reported at 3319 yuan/ton, and the MTO profit changed by - 113 yuan [3]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Consider that methanol already includes the current geopolitical premium, suggest taking profits at high prices and widening the MTO profit at low prices [4]. Urea - **Market Information**: In the spot market, Shandong changed by 10 yuan/ton, while other regions such as Henan, Hebei, etc. had no change. The main futures contract changed by 5 yuan/ton, reported at 1882 yuan/ton [6]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Expect a high start - up in the first quarter, with no prominent domestic contradictions under the situation of both supply and demand being strong. Suggest short - selling at high prices, and there may be short - term marginal support for demand when the substitution valuation reaches the extreme [7]. Rubber - **Market Information**: Butadiene is strong in the spot market due to the demand from Japan and South Korea. The butadiene rubber production line is in serious loss, and the operating rate is reduced to shrink the supply. The price has room for repair. The overall market changes rapidly. The long and short sides have different views on the rise and fall reasons [9]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The market fluctuates greatly. It is recommended to trade flexibly according to the disk, set stop - losses, and take profits gradually on out - of - the - money call options of butadiene rubber and start to allocate put options. Continue to hold the position of buying NR main contract and shorting RU2609 [12]. PVC - **Market Information**: The PVC05 contract fell 64 yuan, reported at 5551 yuan. The spot price of Changzhou SG - 5 was 5500 (+50) yuan/ton, the basis was - 51 (+114) yuan/ton, and the 5 - 9 spread was - 108 (+2) yuan/ton. The overall operating rate was 80.9%, with the calcium carbide method at 85.2% and the ethylene method at 70.7%. The downstream operating rate was 46%. The factory inventory was 33.9 (-2.7) tons, and the social inventory was 137.4 (+0.3) tons [14]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: In the short term, the supply shock is not fully reflected in the fundamentals. Before the Iranian issue is resolved, the price is expected to rise, but pay attention to the risk due to the large short - term increase [16]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Market Information**: The cost - end East China pure benzene was 8930 yuan/ton, up 145 yuan/ton; the pure benzene active contract closed at 9062 yuan/ton, up 145 yuan/ton; the pure benzene basis was - 132 yuan/ton, narrowing by 37 yuan/ton. The styrene spot price was 10700 yuan/ton, up 500 yuan/ton; the styrene active contract closed at 10789 yuan/ton, up 165 yuan/ton; the basis was - 89 yuan/ton, strengthening by 335 yuan/ton. The BZN spread was - 16 yuan/ton, up 24.5 yuan/ton; the EB non - integrated device profit was - 80.7 yuan/ton, down 110.55 yuan/ton; the EB consecutive 1 - consecutive 2 spread was 69 yuan/ton, narrowing by 19 yuan/ton. The upstream operating rate was 69.95%, down 0.51%; the Jiangsu port inventory was 16.84 tons, with a cumulative inventory of 0.59 tons. The demand - end three - S weighted operating rate was 40.67%, down 0.27%; the PS operating rate was 51.40%, down 0.20%; the EPS operating rate was 63.27%, up 2.27%; the ABS operating rate was 62.60%, down 4.50% [18]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Due to the continuous geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, the market fluctuates greatly. It is recommended to stay on the sidelines with an empty position [19]. Polyethylene - **Market Information**: The main contract closed at 8868 yuan/ton, up 101 yuan/ton. The spot price was 8600 yuan/ton, with no change. The basis was - 268 yuan/ton, weakening by 101 yuan/ton. The upstream operating rate was 74.57%, down 1.41%. The production enterprise inventory was 58.79 tons, with a cumulative inventory of 1.96 tons, and the trader inventory was 5.63 tons, with a cumulative inventory of 0.15 tons. The downstream average operating rate was 40%, up 2.41%. The LL5 - 9 spread was 129 yuan/ton, narrowing by 6 yuan/ton [21]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: When the number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz increases marginally, short the LL2605 - LL2609 contract spread at high prices [22]. Polypropylene - **Market Information**: The main contract closed at 9269 yuan/ton, down 44 yuan/ton. The spot price was 9350 yuan/ton, up 200 yuan/ton. The basis was 81 yuan/ton, strengthening by 244 yuan/ton. The upstream operating rate was 67.65%, down 2.72%. The production enterprise inventory was 49.97 tons, with a de - stocking of 9.65 tons, the trader inventory was 17.78 tons, with a de - stocking of 1.584 tons, and the port inventory was 6.96 tons, with a de - stocking of 0.23 tons. The downstream average operating rate was 46.36%, up 0.65%. The LL - PP spread was - 465 yuan/ton, narrowing by 20 yuan/ton. The PP5 - 9 spread was 338 yuan/ton, widening by 5 yuan/ton [23]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: In the short term, the geopolitical conflict dominates the market, and in the long term, the contradiction shifts from the cost - end to the production mismatch [24]. PX - **Market Information**: The PX05 contract fell 76 yuan, reported at 9840 yuan, and the 5 - 7 spread was - 2 (+40) yuan. The Chinese load was 84%, down 0.6%; the Asian load was 72.7%, down 2.1%. Some devices were restarted or shut down. The PTA load was 81.8%, up 1%. In March, South Korea's PX exports to China decreased by 2.8 tons year - on - year. The inventory at the end of February was 480 tons, with a cumulative inventory of 16 tons. The PXN was 120 (-11) dollars, the South Korean PX - MX was 115 (-3) dollars, and the naphtha cracking spread was 364 (-4) dollars [26]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The load is expected to further decline, and it will gradually enter the de - stocking cycle in March. The valuation is expected to rise, but pay attention to the risk due to the large short - term increase [27]. PTA - **Market Information**: The PTA05 contract fell 108 yuan, reported at 6768 yuan, and the 5 - 9 spread was 92 (-28) yuan. The PTA load was 81.8%, up 1%. The downstream load was 86.8%, down 0.8%. The social inventory on March 27 was 280 tons, with a cumulative inventory of 6.9 tons. The disk processing fee fell 58 yuan, to 313 yuan [28]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: It is difficult to enter the de - stocking cycle, and the processing fee is difficult to rise. The PXN is expected to rise significantly, but pay attention to the risk [31]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market Information**: The EG05 contract rose 80 yuan, reported at 5359 yuan, and the 5 - 9 spread was 125 (-21) yuan. The ethylene glycol load was 65.8%, down 0.6%, with the syngas - made at 73.3%, up 1%, and the ethylene - made load at 61.7%, down 1.5%. Some domestic and overseas devices were restarted or shut down. The downstream load was 86.8%, down 0.8%. The import arrival forecast was 11.7 tons, and the East China departure on March 29 was 1.7 tons. The port inventory was 107.5 tons, with a cumulative inventory of 3.6 tons. The naphtha - made profit was - 3137 yuan, the domestic ethylene - made profit was - 2741 yuan, and the coal - made profit was 1176 yuan. The cost - end ethylene rose to 1440 dollars, and the Yulin pit - mouth bituminous coal powder price rebounded to 690 yuan [32]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: The load is expected to continue to decline, and the port inventory will gradually turn to de - stocking. The valuation of oil - chemical industry is at a historical low, and there is an expectation of significant import shrinkage, but pay attention to the risk due to the large short - term increase [33].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core View of the Report - The Middle - East situation has not substantially eased, and contradictions remain prominent. The impact of the Middle - East war is still intense, the Strait of Hormuz has not resumed navigation, and the impact of the Middle - East oil supply disruption will gradually intensify and become more obvious [1][2] - For the fuel oil market, high - sulfur fuel oil has a large supply share from the Middle - East and a large exposure to geopolitical conflict risks. Although the increase in exports from Russia and Venezuela and the accumulated inventory can hedge the gap to some extent, if the strait closure lasts too long, the fundamentals are expected to tighten further [2] - For low - sulfur fuel oil, although the direct export from the Middle - East accounts for a small proportion, the production of refineries in the Asia - Pacific region has declined passively due to insufficient raw materials. The high premium in the diesel market supports the low - sulfur fuel oil market [2] - Overall, the market structure of high - and low - sulfur fuel oil will trend weakly only when there is a definite signal of easing in the US - Iran negotiations. Market sentiment premiums will be repeatedly disturbed by news, and caution is needed [2] 3. Summary According to Related Catalogs Market Analysis - The night session of the main contract of the Shanghai Futures Exchange fuel oil futures closed up 2.28%, at 4,445 yuan/ton; the night session of the main contract of the INE low - sulfur fuel oil futures closed up 0.78%, at 5,056 yuan/ton [1] Strategy - High - sulfur fuel oil: Short - term sharp fluctuations, mainly on the sidelines [3] - Low - sulfur fuel oil: Short - term sharp fluctuations, mainly on the sidelines [3] - Cross - variety: No strategy [3] - Cross - period: No strategy [3] - Spot - futures: No strategy [3] - Options: No strategy [3]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For crude oil, start a bearish strategic allocation, do long on the Platts north - south non - same oil variety spread before Libya's mid - year production increase, and short the high - sulfur fuel oil cracking spread and INE - Brent inter - regional spread [2]. - For methanol, take profit at high prices and do long on the MTO profit at low prices [4]. - For urea, short at high prices, and there may be short - term demand support when the substitution valuation reaches the extreme [7]. - For rubber, trade flexibly according to the market, gradually take profit on butadiene rubber, and continue to hold the position of buying NR main contract and shorting RU2609 [10][12]. - For PVC, expect prices to rise in the short term before the Iranian issue is resolved, but be cautious of large short - term increases [16]. - For pure benzene and styrene, stay on the sidelines due to large geopolitical impacts on the market [19]. - For polyethylene, short the LL2605 - LL2609 contract spread when the number of vessel passages through the Strait of Hormuz increases [22]. - For polypropylene, short - term geopolitical conflicts dominate the market, and long - term contradictions shift from cost - driven to production mismatch [25]. - For PX, expect the valuation to rise as the raw material shortage logic intensifies, but be cautious of large short - term increases [28]. - For PTA, it is difficult to enter a de - stocking cycle, and the processing fee is hard to rise, but PXN may rise significantly [31]. - For ethylene glycol, expect the load to decline, imports to decrease, and inventory to de - stock, but be cautious of large short - term increases [33]. Summary by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Information**: INE main crude oil futures rose 5.90 yuan/barrel, or 0.81%, to 733.10 yuan/barrel; high - sulfur fuel oil futures fell 8.00 yuan/ton, or 0.18%, to 4393.00 yuan/ton; low - sulfur fuel oil futures fell 69.00 yuan/ton, or 1.34%, to 5066.00 yuan/ton [1]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Start a bearish strategic allocation, do long on the Platts north - south non - same oil variety spread before Libya's mid - year production increase, short the high - sulfur fuel oil cracking spread, and short the INE - Brent inter - regional spread [2]. Methanol - **Market Information**: The main contract changed by 145.00 yuan/ton, reported at 3202 yuan/ton, and MTO profit changed by - 194 yuan [3]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Take profit at high prices and do long on the MTO profit at low prices [4]. Urea - **Market Information**: Regional spot prices in Shandong and Jiangsu changed by 10 yuan/ton, others remained unchanged; the main contract changed by 12 yuan/ton, reported at 1875 yuan/ton, and the overall basis was - 15 yuan/ton [6]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Short at high prices, and there may be short - term demand support when the substitution valuation reaches the extreme [7]. Rubber - **Market Information**: Crude oil fell, RU rebounded. Butadiene was strong due to import demand from Japan and South Korea. Butadiene rubber production lines had serious losses, reducing the operating rate. The overall market changed rapidly, with different views on the rise and fall [10]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Trade flexibly according to the market, gradually take profit on butadiene rubber, and continue to hold the position of buying NR main contract and shorting RU2609 [12]. PVC - **Market Information**: The PVC05 contract fell 150 yuan to 5703 yuan, the cost of calcium carbide and other raw materials changed, the overall operating rate decreased, the downstream operating rate increased, and both factory and social inventories decreased [14]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Expect prices to rise in the short term before the Iranian issue is resolved, but be cautious of large short - term increases [16]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Market Information**: The spot and futures prices of pure benzene remained unchanged, the basis decreased; the spot and futures prices of styrene fell, the basis weakened. The upstream operating rate decreased, the port inventory increased, and the demand - side operating rate increased [18]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Stay on the sidelines due to large geopolitical impacts on the market [19]. Polyethylene - **Market Information**: The main contract price rose 52 yuan/ton to 8767 yuan/ton, the spot price rose 100 yuan/ton, the basis strengthened. The upstream operating rate decreased, both production enterprise and trader inventories increased, the downstream operating rate increased, and the LL5 - 9 spread decreased [21]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Short the LL2605 - LL2609 contract spread when the number of vessel passages through the Strait of Hormuz increases [22]. Polypropylene - **Market Information**: The main contract price rose 145 yuan/ton to 9120 yuan/ton, the spot price rose 125 yuan/ton, the basis weakened. The upstream operating rate decreased, inventories at production enterprises, traders, and ports decreased, the downstream operating rate increased, and the LL - PP and PP5 - 9 spreads decreased [24]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Short - term geopolitical conflicts dominate the market, and long - term contradictions shift from cost - driven to production mismatch [25]. PX - **Market Information**: The PX05 contract rose 272 yuan to 9774 yuan, the 5 - 7 spread decreased. The PX load in China and Asia decreased, some devices restarted or shut down, the PTA load increased, imports from South Korea decreased, and the inventory increased [27]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Expect the valuation to rise as the raw material shortage logic intensifies, but be cautious of large short - term increases [28]. PTA - **Market Information**: The PTA05 contract rose 186 yuan to 6778 yuan, the 5 - 9 spread decreased. The PTA load increased, the downstream load decreased, and the social inventory was 285.4 tons on March 6th. The processing fee rose by 7 yuan to 366 yuan [30]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: It is difficult to enter a de - stocking cycle, and the processing fee is hard to rise, but PXN may rise significantly [31]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market Information**: The EG05 contract rose 22 yuan to 5058 yuan, the 5 - 9 spread decreased. The supply - side load decreased, the downstream load decreased, imports were expected to be 11.7 tons, and the port inventory increased by 2.8 tons. The cost of raw materials changed, and the profit of different production methods varied [32]. - **Strategy Viewpoint**: Expect the load to decline, imports to decrease, and inventory to de - stock, but be cautious of large short - term increases [33].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints - Market sentiment premium has declined, but there is still a supply gap. The market structure of high - and low - sulfur fuel oil will not trend downward until there is a definite signal of easing in US - Iran negotiations [1]. - Although the market has a growing expectation of the easing of the Middle - East situation, the war situation is still unclear, the Strait of Hormuz has not resumed navigation, and the risk has not truly subsided [1]. 3. Summary by Related Content Market Analysis - The night session of the main contract of SHFE fuel oil futures closed down 2%, at 4,313 yuan/ton; the night session of the main contract of INE low - sulfur fuel oil futures closed down 3.02%, at 4,980 yuan/ton [1]. - After Trump's remarks, the market's expectation of the easing of the Middle - East situation increased, and FU and LU entered a state of shock and correction. However, the outcome of the war is still unclear, and the risk has not subsided [1]. - For high - sulfur fuel oil, the supply from the Middle East accounts for a relatively high proportion, and it has a large exposure to geopolitical conflict risks. The increase in exports from Russia and Venezuela can hedge the supply gap to some extent, and the previously accumulated on - land and floating storage inventories can be used as short - term sources of goods for downstream [1]. - For low - sulfur fuel oil, although the direct export from the Middle East accounts for a low proportion, refineries in the Asia - Pacific region have reduced production due to raw material shortages, and the high premium in the diesel market has a boosting effect on the low - sulfur fuel oil market. The strong diesel crack spread may attract more components and indirectly tighten the supply of low - sulfur fuel oil [1]. Strategy - For high - sulfur fuel oil, it is recommended to wait and see due to short - term sharp fluctuations [2]. - For low - sulfur fuel oil, it is recommended to wait and see due to short - term sharp fluctuations [2]. - There are no strategies for cross - variety, cross - period, spot - futures, or options [2].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The fuel oil maintains a downward trend, and short - term fluctuations continue to amplify. The short - term weakness of low - sulfur fuel oil persists, and the spot price spread between high - and low - sulfur fuel oil in the overseas market continues to decline. [1] 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Fundamental Tracking - **Futures Prices and Changes** - FU2605 closed at 4,348 yuan/ton, down 5.27%, and its settlement price was 4,401 yuan/ton, down 5.31%. - FU2606 closed at 4,256 yuan/ton, down 5.31%, and its settlement price was 4,298 yuan/ton, down 4.89%. - LU2605 closed at 5,159 yuan/ton, down 2.68%, and its settlement price was 5,135 yuan/ton, down 4.34%. - LU2606 closed at 6,170 yuan/ton, down 4.34%, and its settlement price was 6,097 yuan/ton, up 9.15%. [1] - **Trading Volume and Open Interest Changes** - FU2605 had a trading volume of 835,198 lots, a decrease of 67,054 lots, and an open interest of 233,157 lots, a decrease of 14,928 lots. - FU2606 had a trading volume of 97,851 lots, an increase of 2,344 lots, and an open interest of 55,052 lots, a decrease of 3,859 lots. - LU2605 had a trading volume of 112,038 lots, a decrease of 21,850 lots, and an open interest of 55,828 lots, a decrease of 5,004 lots. - LU2606 had a trading volume of 4,919 lots, a decrease of 3,396 lots, and an open interest of 9,117 lots, a decrease of 1,836 lots. [1] - **Warehouse Receipt Changes** - The total market warehouse receipts of fuel oil (FU) were 69,040 lots with no change, and those of low - sulfur fuel oil (LU) were 55,170 lots, an increase of 19,620 lots. [1] - **Spot Prices and Changes** - For high - sulfur (3.5%S) fuel oil, Singapore FOB price was 634.7 dollars/ton, down 7.34%; Singapore Bunker price was 640.0 dollars/ton, down 7.51%; High Chayla Bunker price was 680.0 dollars/ton, down 10.53%; Zhoushan Bunker price was 695.0 dollars/ton, down 6.71%; Shanghai Bunker price was 697.0 dollars/ton, down 6.69%; Tokyo Bunker price was 840.0 dollars/ton, down 5.62%; South Korea Bunker price was 870.0 dollars/ton, down 7.45%. - For low - sulfur (0.5%S) fuel oil, Singapore FOB price was 793.8 dollars/ton, down 6.97%; Singapore Bunker price was 805.0 dollars/ton, down 7.04%; High Chayla Bunker price was 850.0 dollars/ton, down 10.53%; Zhoushan Bunker price was 820.0 dollars/ton, down 6.82%; Shanghai Bunker price was 820.0 dollars/ton, down 6.82%; Tokyo Bunker price was 880.0 dollars/ton, down 4.86%; South Korea Bunker price was 950.0 dollars/ton, down 9.52%. [1] - **Price Spread Information** - The FU05 - 06 spread was 92 yuan/ton, the settlement spread was 103 yuan/ton, and the spread difference was 11 yuan/ton. - The LU05 - 06 spread was - 1,011 yuan/ton, the settlement spread was - 962 yuan/ton, and the spread difference was 49 yuan/ton. - The LU05 - FU05 spread was 811 yuan/ton, the settlement spread was 734 yuan/ton, and the spread difference was - 77 yuan/ton. - The spread between FU2605 and Singapore MOPS (3.5%S) was - 30.2 yuan/ton, a change of 104.9 yuan/ton compared with the previous day. - The spread between LU2605 and Singapore MOPS (0.5%S) was - 316.5 yuan/ton, a change of 268.2 yuan/ton compared with the previous day. - The spread between Singapore MOPS (0.5%S - 3.5%S) was 159.1 dollars/ton, a decrease of 9.2 dollars/ton compared with the previous day. [1] 3.2 Trend Intensity - The trend intensity of fuel oil is - 1, and the trend intensity of low - sulfur fuel oil is also - 1. The trend intensity ranges from - 2 to 2, where - 2 indicates the most bearish view and 2 indicates the most bullish view. [1]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not mentioned in the provided content 2. Core Viewpoints - The market sentiment is concentrated on tight supply, expected to last until at least April for both high - sulfur and low - sulfur fuel oil. High - sulfur fuel oil has received some Western arbitrage cargoes in the past few days, with a relatively better supply situation compared to low - sulfur fuel oil, but non - sanctioned supply remains limited [3]. - The basis shows that the spot is at a premium to the futures for both high - sulfur and low - sulfur fuel oil. Singapore high - sulfur fuel oil has a basis of 208 yuan/ton, and low - sulfur fuel oil has a basis of 659 yuan/ton [3]. - Singapore fuel oil inventory in the week of March 18 was 24.869 million barrels, an increase of 0.37 million barrels [3]. - The price is above the 20 - day line, and the 20 - day line is trending upward [3]. - High - sulfur main positions are short and increasing, while low - sulfur main positions are long and increasing [3]. - Trump's peace - talk signal led to a sharp drop in oil prices, and the Asian high - sulfur fuel oil market structure is weak. The spot premium of Singapore 380CST high - sulfur fuel oil has fallen to a more than two - week low. Short - term prices may decline again. The expected trading range for FU2605 is 4100 - 4450, and for LU2605 is 4700 - 5000 [3]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Daily Tips - The futures prices of FU and LU main contracts have decreased. The FU main contract futures price dropped from 4940 to 4648, a decline of 5.91%. The LU main contract futures price dropped from 5821 to 5368, a decline of 7.78%. The basis of FU decreased from 360 to 208, a decline of 42.31%, and the basis of LU decreased from 772 to 659, a decline of 15% [5]. - The spot prices of various fuel oils have generally decreased. For example, the price of Zhoushan high - sulfur fuel oil decreased from 1010.00 to 900.00, a decline of 10.89%, and the price of Zhoushan low - sulfur fuel oil decreased from 1133.85 to 835.37, a decline of 26.32% [6]. 3.2 Multi - Empty Concerns - Bullish factors: Not clearly mentioned in the content. - Bearish factors: Trump's government situation and upstream crude oil being under pressure [4]. - Market drivers: Supply is affected by geopolitical risks, and demand is neutral [4]. 3.3 Fundamental Data - Supply: Market sentiment is focused on tight supply, expected to last until at least April. High - sulfur fuel oil has relatively better supply with some Western arbitrage cargoes, but non - sanctioned supply is limited [3]. - Basis: Singapore high - sulfur fuel oil basis is 208 yuan/ton, and low - sulfur fuel oil basis is 659 yuan/ton, with the spot at a premium to the futures [3]. - Inventory: Singapore fuel oil inventory in the week of March 18 was 24.869 million barrels, an increase of 0.37 million barrels [3][7]. - Market trend: The price is above the 20 - day line, and the 20 - day line is trending upward [3]. - Main positions: High - sulfur main positions are short and increasing, low - sulfur main positions are long and increasing [3]. 3.4 Spread Data - The spread between high - sulfur and low - sulfur futures is presented in the graph, but specific numerical data is not provided in the text [9]. 3.5 Inventory Data - Singapore fuel oil inventory data from January 7, 2026, to March 18, 2026, is presented, showing changes in inventory levels over time [7].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For crude oil, start a bearish strategic allocation on crude oil, widen the Platts north - south different - oil - type spread before Libya's mid - year production increase, short the high - sulfur fuel oil cracking spread, and short the INE - Brent cross - regional spread [2]. - For methanol, it has fully included the current geopolitical premium, with no major short - term supply - demand contradictions. Suggest taking profits at high prices and widening the MTO profit at low prices [4]. - For urea, with a strong expectation of high first - quarter production, although there are still positive domestic downstream demand expectations, the domestic contradiction is not prominent. Suggest short - selling at high prices and expect short - term demand support when the alternative valuation of urea reaches the extreme [7]. - For rubber, the market fluctuates greatly. Suggest flexible trading, setting stop - losses, and quick in - and - out operations. Allocate out - of - the - money call options on butadiene rubber and continue to hold the position of buying NR main contract and shorting RU2609 [12]. - For PVC, in the short - term, before the Iranian issue is resolved, the price will rise mainly, but beware of risks due to large short - term increases [16]. - For pure benzene and styrene, due to the ongoing Middle - East geopolitical conflict, suggest empty - position waiting and watching [19]. - For polyethylene, wait for the increase in the number of vessel passages in the Strait of Hormuz and then short the LL2605 - LL2609 contract spread at high prices [22]. - For polypropylene, short - term geopolitical conflicts dominate the market, and long - term contradictions shift from cost - driven to production - mismatch - driven [24]. - For PX, the load is expected to decline further, and it will gradually enter the de - stocking cycle. The valuation is expected to rise, but beware of short - term over - increases [27]. - For PTA, it is difficult to turn into a de - stocking cycle, and the processing fee is hard to rise. The PXN is expected to rise significantly, but beware of short - term over - increases [30]. - For ethylene glycol, the load is expected to decline, imports are expected to decrease significantly, and the port inventory will gradually turn to de - stocking. The valuation is at a historical low, but beware of short - term over - increases [32]. 3. Summaries According to Relevant Catalogues Crude Oil - **Market Information**: INE main crude oil futures closed down 66.00 yuan/barrel, a decline of 8.20%, at 739.10 yuan/barrel; high - sulfur fuel oil futures closed down 350.00 yuan/ton, a decline of 7.09%, at 4590.00 yuan/ton; low - sulfur fuel oil futures closed down 520.00 yuan/ton, a decline of 8.93%, at 5301.00 yuan/ton [1]. - **Strategy**: Start a bearish strategic allocation on crude oil, widen the Platts north - south different - oil - type spread before Libya's mid - year production increase, short the high - sulfur fuel oil cracking spread, and short the INE - Brent cross - regional spread [2]. Methanol - **Market Information**: The main contract changed by (96.00) yuan/ton, reported at 3139 yuan/ton, and the MTO profit changed by - 43 yuan [3]. - **Strategy**: It has fully included the current geopolitical premium, with no major short - term supply - demand contradictions. Suggest taking profits at high prices and widening the MTO profit at low prices [4]. Urea - **Market Information**: Regional spot prices in Shandong decreased by 10 yuan/ton, Jiangsu by 20 yuan/ton, and Shanxi by 10 yuan/ton; others remained unchanged. The overall basis was reported at - 24 yuan/ton. The main futures contract changed by 43 yuan/ton, reported at 1884 yuan/ton [6]. - **Strategy**: With a strong expectation of high first - quarter production, although there are still positive domestic downstream demand expectations, the domestic contradiction is not prominent. Suggest short - selling at high prices and expect short - term demand support when the alternative valuation of urea reaches the extreme [7]. Rubber - **Market Information**: Butadiene rubber rose sharply, while stock - market and economy - sensitive commodities fell. The overall market changed rapidly. The reasons for the rise were macro - bullish expectations and seasonal expectations, while the reasons for the fall were weak demand. As of March 19, 2026, the operating load of all - steel tires of Shandong tire enterprises was 69.22%, up 0.58 percentage points from last week and 0.17 percentage points from the same period last year; the operating load of semi - steel tires of domestic tire enterprises was 77.17%, up 0.48 percentage points from last week and down 5.57 percentage points from the same period last year. Middle - East export orders were still suspended. As of March 15, 2026, China's natural rubber social inventory was 136.49 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 1.56 tons, a decline of 1.13%. The total inventory of dark - colored rubber in China was 92.1 tons, a decrease of 1.34%. The total inventory of light - colored rubber in China was 44.39 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 0.68%. The inventory of natural rubber in Qingdao increased by 0.94 tons to 69.21 tons. In the spot market, Thai standard mixed rubber was 15250 (+150) yuan, STR20 was reported at 1945 (+10) US dollars, STR20 mixed was 1945 (+5) US dollars, Shandong butadiene was 17500 (+2000) yuan, Jiangsu and Zhejiang butadiene was 17900 (+1700) yuan, and North China cis - butadiene was 16300 (+1200) yuan. The Asian butadiene operating rate decreased, and supply decreased, with butadiene expected to be strong [9][10][11]. - **Strategy**: The market fluctuates greatly. Suggest flexible trading, setting stop - losses, and quick in - and - out operations. Allocate out - of - the - money call options on butadiene rubber and continue to hold the position of buying NR main contract and shorting RU2609 [12]. PVC - **Market Information**: The PVC05 contract fell 398 yuan, reported at 5853 yuan. The spot price of Changzhou SG - 5 was 5860 (-160) yuan/ton, the basis was 7 (+238) yuan/ton, and the 5 - 9 spread was - 87 (-51) yuan/ton. The cost - side calcium carbide in Wuhai was quoted at 2735 (+85) yuan/ton, semi - coke medium - sized material price was 735 (0) yuan/ton, ethylene was 1450 (+25) US dollars/ton, and caustic soda spot was 726 (+18) yuan/ton. The overall PVC operating rate was 80.1%, a month - on - month decrease of 1.2%; among them, the calcium - carbide method was 84.7%, a month - on - month increase of 1.8%; the ethylene method was 69.2%, a month - on - month decrease of 8.4%. The overall downstream operating rate was 41.7%, a month - on - month increase of 2.3%. The in - factory inventory was 36.5 tons (-1.2), and the social inventory was 137.1 tons (-3.6) [14]. - **Strategy**: In the short - term, before the Iranian issue is resolved, the price will rise mainly, but beware of risks due to large short - term increases [16]. Pure Benzene and Styrene - **Market Information**: The cost - side East China pure benzene was 8635 yuan/ton, a decrease of 340 yuan/ton; the pure benzene active contract closing price was 8501 yuan/ton, a decrease of 340 yuan/ton; the pure benzene basis was 134 yuan/ton, an increase of 364 yuan/ton. The spot price of styrene was 11100 yuan/ton, an increase of 800 yuan/ton; the styrene active contract closing price was 10242 yuan/ton, a decrease of 828 yuan/ton; the basis was 858 yuan/ton, an increase of 1628 yuan/ton. The BZN spread was - 47.5 yuan/ton, an increase of 34 yuan/ton. The EB non - integrated device profit was - 202.65 yuan/ton, a decrease of 286.4 yuan/ton. The EB consecutive 1 - consecutive 2 spread was 69 yuan/ton, a decrease of 19 yuan/ton. The upstream operating rate was 70.46%, a decrease of 1.33%. The Jiangsu port inventory was 16.25 tons, an increase of 0.60 tons. The demand - side three - S weighted operating rate was 40.93%, an increase of 0.60%. The PS operating rate was 51.60%, a decrease of 0.10%; the EPS operating rate was 61.00%, an increase of 3.22%; the ABS operating rate was 67.10%, a decrease of 0.30% [18]. - **Strategy**: Due to the ongoing Middle - East geopolitical conflict, suggest empty - position waiting and watching [19]. Polyethylene - **Market Information**: The main contract closing price was 8918 yuan/ton, a decrease of 605 yuan/ton. The spot price was 8850 yuan/ton, a decrease of 25 yuan/ton. The basis was - 68 yuan/ton, an increase of 580 yuan/ton. The upstream operating rate was 80.37%, a month - on - month increase of 0.39%. The weekly inventory of production enterprises was 56.83 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 0.71 tons; the trader inventory was 5.48 tons, a month - on - month increase of 0.48 tons. The downstream average operating rate was 35%, a month - on - month increase of 1.17%. The LL5 - 9 spread was 182 yuan/ton, a month - on - month decrease of 29 yuan/ton [21]. - **Strategy**: Wait for the increase in the number of vessel passages in the Strait of Hormuz and then short the LL2605 - LL2609 contract spread at high prices [22]. Polypropylene - **Market Information**: The main contract closing price was 9114 yuan/ton, a decrease of 679 yuan/ton. The spot price was 9250 yuan/ton, a decrease of 25 yuan/ton. The basis was 136 yuan/ton, an increase of 654 yuan/ton. The upstream operating rate was 71.5%, a month - on - month increase of 0.17%. The weekly inventory of production enterprises was 59.62 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 6.14 tons; the trader inventory was 19.36 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 1.244 tons; the port inventory was 7.19 tons, a month - on - month decrease of 0.29 tons. The downstream average operating rate was 46%, a month - on - month increase of 0.29%. The LL - PP spread was - 196 yuan/ton, a month - on - month increase of 74 yuan/ton. The PP5 - 9 spread was 334 yuan/ton, a month - on - month decrease of 165 yuan/ton [23]. - **Strategy**: Short - term geopolitical conflicts dominate the market, and long - term contradictions shift from cost - driven to production - mismatch - driven [24]. PX - **Market Information**: The PX05 contract fell 682 yuan, reported at 9708 yuan, and the 5 - 7 spread was 40 (-74) yuan. The Chinese PX load was 84.6%, a month - on - month decrease of 0.1%; the Asian load was 74.8%, a month - on - month decrease of 2.1%. The restart of Daxie was postponed, Zhejiang Petrochemical stopped production, and the Kuwaiti overseas device stopped production. The PTA load was 80.8%, a month - on - month increase of 3.5%. Fuhai Chuang and Fujian Baihong reduced their loads, Jiaxing Petrochemical resumed after a short - stop, Yisheng New Materials planned to reduce its load, and Yihua restarted. In terms of imports, South Korea exported 31.1 tons of PX to China in the first and middle ten - days of March, a year - on - year decrease of 2.8 tons. The inventory at the end of February was 480 tons, a month - on - month increase of 16 tons. In terms of valuation and cost, PXN was 113 US dollars (+32), South Korea's PX - MX was 91 US dollars (+4), and the naphtha cracking spread was 485 US dollars (+110) [26]. - **Strategy**: The load is expected to decline further, and it will gradually enter the de - stocking cycle. The valuation is expected to rise, but beware of short - term over - increases [27]. PTA - **Market Information**: The PTA05 contract fell 440 yuan, reported at 6694 yuan, and the 5 - 9 spread was 110 (-78) yuan. The PTA load was 80.8%, a month - on - month increase of 3.5%. Fuhai Chuang and Fujian Baihong reduced their loads, Jiaxing Petrochemical resumed after a short - stop, Yisheng New Materials planned to reduce its load, and Yihua restarted. The downstream load was 87.6%, a month - on - month increase of 0.9%. The terminal texturing load remained flat at 74%, and the loom load increased by 1% to 65%. The social inventory on March 6 was 285.4 tons. The on - disk processing fee increased by 8 yuan to 326 yuan [29]. - **Strategy**: It is difficult to turn into a de - stocking cycle, and the processing fee is hard to rise. The PXN is expected to rise significantly, but beware of short - term over - increases [30]. Ethylene Glycol - **Market Information**: The EG05 contract fell 455 yuan, reported at 5119 yuan, and the 5 - 9 spread was 82 (-68) yuan. The ethylene glycol load was 66.5%, a month - on - month decrease of 0.3%, among which the syngas - made was 72.3%, a month - on - month decrease of 2.4%; the ethylene - made load was 63.2%, a month - on - month increase of 0.8%. One line of Zhongkun was under maintenance; in the oil - chemical sector, Fulei and Hainan Refining and Chemical reduced their loads, while Zhejiang Petrochemical and Satellite increased their loads. The downstream load was 87.6%, a month - on - month increase of 0.9%. The terminal texturing load remained flat at 74%, and the loom load increased by 1% to 65%. The import arrival forecast was 11.7 tons, and the East China departure on March 23 was 1.12 tons. The port inventory was 103.9 tons, a month - on - month increase of 2.8 tons. In terms of valuation and cost, the naphtha - made profit was - 3074 yuan, the domestic ethylene - made profit was - 2434 yuan, and the coal - made profit was 1310 yuan. The cost - side ethylene rose to 1450 US dollars, and the Yulin pit - mouth steam - coal price rebounded to 640 yuan [31]. - **Strategy**: The load is expected to decline, imports are expected to decrease significantly, and the port inventory will gradually turn to de - stocking. The valuation is at a historical low, but beware of short - term over - increases [32].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core View of the Report - The contradiction on the supply side in the Middle East has not been alleviated, and the market volatility is extremely high [1]. - The fundamentals of high - and low - sulfur fuel oils are tightening, and the market structure is operating strongly due to the blocked navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the accumulated damage to Middle East energy facilities [2]. - High - sulfur fuel oil has a high supply share from the Middle East and a large risk exposure to geopolitical conflicts. As of now, the maintenance volume of Middle East refineries exceeds 2.5 million barrels per day, and local refined oil supply may not recover quickly even if the strait resumes navigation in the short term [2]. - For low - sulfur fuel oil, although the direct export share from the Middle East is not high, the production has declined passively due to the reduced load of refineries in the Asia - Pacific region caused by raw material shortages. The high premium on the diesel side boosts the low - sulfur fuel oil market, and its market structure has strengthened significantly. The crack spread of low - sulfur fuel oil has more room to reach the historical high compared to high - sulfur fuel oil [2]. - Trump's remarks on postponing the attack on Iran were regarded as a signal of easing, causing the night trading of FU and LU to plunge following the crude oil market. The situation in Iran remains unclear, and the market is highly volatile, so both long and short positions lack a safety margin and caution is needed [2]. 3. Summary by Related Content Market Analysis - The main contract of Shanghai Futures Exchange fuel oil futures closed up 5.99% during the day session, at 5,060 yuan per ton; the main contract of INE low - sulfur fuel oil futures closed up 3.51% during the day session, at 5,980 yuan per ton [1]. Strategy - High - sulfur fuel oil: In the short term, it is oscillating strongly with high market volatility. It is recommended to mainly wait and see [3]. - Low - sulfur fuel oil: In the short term, it is oscillating strongly with high market volatility. It is recommended to mainly wait and see [3]. - Cross - variety: No strategy provided [3]. - Cross - period: No strategy provided [3]. - Spot - futures: No strategy provided [3]. - Options: No strategy provided [3].