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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and disruption of feedstock flows have compounded supply tightness concerns in the Asian petrochemical..
Published: July 6, 2026
Written by:
Mita Chaturvedi

Mita Chaturvedi

Research Associate, The Officials
Mita Chaturvedi
and
Vincent Wu

Vincent Wu

Research Associate, The Officials
Vincent Wu
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Donna Dong

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, The Officials
Donna Dong
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The naphtha swaps complex saw another strong week, with NWE cracks briefly flipping positive and eyeing all-time highs. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and disruption of feedstock flows have compounded supply tightness concerns in the Asian petrochemical market. The Apr'26 NWE crack rallied up from -$5 to over $1/bbl, while spreads were bid up on higher crude....

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Written by

Mita Chaturvedi

Research Associate, The Officials
Mita Chaturvedi

Vincent Wu

Research Associate, The Officials
Vincent Wu

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Pendulum Swings

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and disruption of feedstock flows have compounded supply tightness concerns in the Asian petrochemical..
17 page report

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Edition: Asia Edition
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Edition: Euro Edition
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