With port inventories running low and plant restarts imminent, can the "strong reality" of extremely low ethylene glycol inventories withstand the "weak expectation" of supply returning to normalcy? Mine safety inspections are causing tight supply at

2026-08-21

With port inventories running low and plant restarts imminent, can the "strong reality" of extremely low ethylene glycol inventories withstand the "weak expectation" of supply returning to normalcy? Mine safety inspections are causing tight supply at production sites; can the price-holding and reluctance to sell coking coal withstand the pressure of losses for downstream steel mills? What are the key points to watch for popular commodities such as European shipping routes, fuel oil, and pulp? Click to read the article.