Asia MTBE: Prices further dented by weaker gasoline outlook / Gasoline outlook sours / Chinese producers yet to cut offer levels

Oct 17, 2026

Asian MTBE FOB Singapore was at $1,143.28/metric ton Oct. 16, down $23.26/mt day over day from Oct. 15, with the cash differential to FOB Singapore 92 RON gasoline Mean of Singapore Strip (15-40 days) remaining stable at $13.43/b. Spot prices trended further lower on the back of weak oil prices and fresh concerns about near-term 92 RON gasoline demand. Crude oil futures continued to drop in Asian midafternoon trading Oct. 16 after member countries of the International Energy Agency announced plans to release oil from reserves to curb supply woes. The Asian gasoline complex came under pressure Oct. 16 as regional supply was heard to be higher amid steady regional demand. Regarding 92 RON gasoline demand, some traders in Singapore said that the near-term outlook does not look as promising....

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