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Blenders Gotta Blend

Naphtha cracks firm, but trade houses sell E/W heavily; bearish engulfing points to downside in the East/West spread.
Published: July 6, 2026
Written by:
Mita Chaturvedi

Mita Chaturvedi

Research Associate, Flux
Mita Chaturvedi
and
Donna Dong

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong
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The naphtha complex saw continued support this week, driven by increased demand pull from gasoline blenders and petrochemical players.

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Written by

Mita Chaturvedi

Research Associate, Flux
Mita Chaturvedi

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong

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