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Methanol price trends across China on August 5. Author/Source: Business Society. Date: 2020-08-05. Clicks: 3. The prevailing transaction price in Linfen, Shanxi rose by 10 yuan per ton, reaching 1350–1370 yuan per ton for cash delivery； In the Changzhi area, the auction prices range from 1,420 to 1,440 yuan per ton, with delivery in cash ； In the Jincheng area, the mainstream transaction prices have increased by 10 yuan per ton, reaching 1400–1410 yuan per ton for cash delivery ； There are no auctions available in the Lüliang area for now ； In the Yuncheng area, the reference mainstream price remains stable at 1,390–1,530 yuan per ton, with delivery against cash payment ； The prevailing transaction price in the Datong area is 1,360 yuan per ton, delivered against cash; sales have been suspended. Inventory in this region is at moderate to low levels, and companies are making normal shipments. The negotiated price of methanol in northern Shandong remains stable at 1,500–1,510 yuan per ton, ex-works and in cash; the expected transaction price is around 1,490–1,500 yuan per ton, ex-works and in cash. In southern Shandong, the prevailing price for methanol is around 1560 yuan per ton in cash terms; some deals can be negotiated. In Linyi, prices for locally sourced methanol range from 1540 to 1550 yuan per ton, ex-tax, and there is currently no supply available for logistics delivery. Demand for purchases downstream is average, with limited market activity. The methanol market in Henan is operating in a stable manner, with prices continuing to rise in some areas. The leading enterprises in Henan have not yet submitted their quotes, while other companies have provided stable prices; the reference price at the factory is 1430–1480 yuan per ton ； The quotes from traders in Luoyang have been raised, with a reference price of 1480–1500 yuan per ton in cash. The bidding price in the methanol market in northern Jiangsu remains stable at around 1,600–1,630 yuan per ton in cash terms; negotiations are possible in some cases. The fundamental conditions are average, and traders tend to adopt a wait-and-see attitude. The methanol market in the Two Lakes region saw a slight increase, with negotiations for actual transactions remaining average. Some enterprises in Hubei have raised their quotes; the actual ex-factory price is around 1580–1600 yuan per ton in cash terms ； The quoted price for the Hunan market is 1,720–1,750 yuan per ton in cash. The methanol market in Fujian region is declining; prices at major storage areas have dropped by 10–20 yuan per ton, with prices ranging around 1610–1620 yuan per ton including taxes at the time of delivery. Futures prices are declining, driving down spot prices in Fujian, with limited buying interest in the market. In the Fuyang market of Anhui region, the mainstream reference price for methanol has increased by 5–10 yuan per ton, reaching 1530–1540 yuan per ton at the time of delivery and settlement. Manufacturers are submitting stable quotes, while orders from downstream clients remain modest.