home news release 2014 News release details news release 2014 January 5, 2015 Regarding contract pricing for petrochemical products (benzene) As a result of negotiations with major consumers, our company (President: Tsutomu Sugimori) has set the January contract price (ACP * ) for benzene. We would like to inform you that we have decided as follows. * Asian Contract Price : Index price (including fare) in the Asian contract market Record Fixed price: January 2015 contract price 655 $ / t (▲ 230 $ / t month-on-month) Background / Reason: In the benzene supply and demand environment in Asia, exports to the United States remain at a high level, while exports to the United States remain at a high level. Induced from the weakness of the conductive product demand, relaxation trend is increasing. In addition to the above factors, market conditions have fallen sharply due to the impact of the decline in crude oil and derivative market conditions. I did . Reflecting this market environment, Benzene ACP settled at -230 $ / t month-on-month. did. The estimated domestic price conversion value is 83.7 yen / kg. that's all Changes in benzene contract price (Unit: $ / t) April May June July August September 10 May 11 May 12 May January February March 2008 fiscal year 1,085 1,145 1,310 1,325 1,285 1,185 1,060 370 310 295 360 395 2009 fiscal year 540 590 640 800 855 800 700 790 890 1,000 950 935 2010 fiscal year 980 995 845 790 830 850 870 950 930 1,030 1,130 1,190 2011 fiscal year 1,150 1,215 1,125 1,060 1,190 1,135 1,030 995 965 1,060 1,195 1,210 2012 fiscal year 1,190 1,195 1,080 1,020 1,135 1,180 1,240 1,285 1,430 1,470 1,415 1,415 2013 fiscal year 1,302 1,320 1,305 1,215 1,250 1,290 1,300 1,258 1,320 1,353 1,350 1,290 2014 fiscal year 1,265 1,268 1,290 1,430 1,390 1,310 1,200 1,095 885 655 news release 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 News release of former Nippon Oil Former Japan Energy News Release home news release 2014 News release details news release 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 News release of former Nippon Oil Former Japan Energy News Release Car Life Support｜Home Energy｜Business Solutions｜Company Information｜CSR Activities｜Fun / Useful Home｜Site Map｜Frequently Asked Questions｜Inquiries