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Methanol price trends across China on April 20. Author/Source: Business Society. Date: 2022-04-20. Clicks: 14. The price of methanol in Panjin is 2885 yuan per ton, ex-plant; in Shenyang, it is 2925 yuan per ton, delivered against cash, as a result of demand from end-users. The mainstream price in Linfen, Shanxi region, has dropped to 2610 yuan per ton, as per the cash payment at the factory ； The offline price in the Changzhi area remains stable at 2,800 yuan per ton, with payment made via bank transfer from the factory ； In the Jincheng area, the price of the mainstream ex-factory products at the lower end has increased by 20 yuan per ton, reaching 2700–2730 yuan per ton for cash payment at the factory. The methanol market in Henan declined slightly. Henan Energy is not holding any tenders at the moment; orders are fulfilled on a delivery basis. The price is around 2750–2810 yuan per ton, ex-factory and before payment. Other companies maintain stable pricing, with a price of around 2870 yuan per ton, also ex-factory and before payment ； The offer in the Luoyang market has dropped to 2,760–2,780 yuan per ton, in cash upon delivery from the warehouse. The trading range for methanol in the Anhui region is around 2,950–3,000 yuan per ton, ex-factory and on credit terms. Transportation has a lesser impact on shipments, but due to the decline in crude oil prices, downstream buyers are adopting a wait-and-see attitude. The methanol market in the Two Lakes region remained stable with only slight fluctuations. The major enterprises in Hubei have not yet resumed parking for maintenance; they have suspended offering quotes and are only processing orders for delivery. Other enterprises have raised their quotes, with the reference price at 2880–3000 yuan per ton, subject to payment upon delivery from the factory ； Negotiations in the Hunan market showed a slight decline; the reference price for negotiation is 3,100 yuan per ton, ex-warehouse and in cash. The methanol market in Fujian offers prices of around 2,970–3,000 yuan per ton for cash delivery; purchases are made on demand, and sales are moderate.