Flux Markets | Power Nap Skip to main content
Our reports have now moved onto our Flux platform. Existing customers can Login to Flux for access, or visit The Officials to sign up for free trial access.

Our reports are now published by The Officials, and accessible through the Flux platform. Login to Flux 4.0 to view them, or visit The Officials website to learn more and sign up to a free trial.

Power Nap

Naphtha cracks consolidate as East leads; E/W rebounds, while pronap buying strengthens with high-conviction hedger length.
Published: August 17, 2026
Written by:
Mita Chaturvedi

Mita Chaturvedi

Research Associate, Flux
Mita Chaturvedi
and
Donna Dong

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong
17 page report
Share

The naphtha complex saw a mid-week revival, with the Sep’26 NWE naphtha crack initially declining from -$2.90/bbl on 10 Aug to -$6.00/bbl the next day, before strengthening to -$4.35/bbl as of the time of writing on 17 Aug.

Premium Content

Our reports are now part of The Officials, and available exclusively on the Flux platform. Existing customers can Login to Flux to access them, or you can visit The Officials to sign up for free trial access.

Written by

Mita Chaturvedi

Research Associate, Flux
Mita Chaturvedi

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong

About Naphtha Report

Get a mix of market commentary, flow-based analysis, and prompt insights in this premium weekly report about naphtha markets.

Related News

Brent lower at $104 in shadow fleet relief rumours

Washington is weighing sanctions relief for Russia’s shadow fleet, alongside a 1.8-million-tonne Russian diesel purchase....

Brent Firms as Saudi Aramco HQ Shoulders Heavy Damage

Aramco’s Dhahran HQ damaged in attack; IEA meets on European diesel stock releases; Huajin Aramco JV gets first Arabian crude.

Freight Heavens!

Know how the market is positioned before it moves....
6 reports

Brent Strengthens as Houthis Pledge to Continue Attacks

Brent strengthens to $106.44 as Houthis hit Aramco HQ, IEA flags diesel strain, Trump invokes DPA for Texas refinery, Greenland drilling