China’s energy and chemical futures declined broadly, led by low-sulfur fuel oil
down more than 7%, while LPG and plastics fell over 5%. Fuel oil, methanol,
polypropylene, PVC and propylene dropped more than 4%, with SC crude, benzene
and PX down over 3%. Ethylene glycol, PTA, soda ash and polyester fiber also
fell more than 2%.