Energy Pricing Intelligence - Executive Summary Energy pricing intelligence covers primary and secondary energy commodities, with July 2026 showing significant shifts across both segments. In primary energy, crude oil remained volatile early in the month as expected higher OPEC+ supply was balanced against Middle East supply risks, before prices softened later as reduced U.S.–Iran tensions lowered the Strait of Hormuz risk premium. However, Gulf shipping routes, refinery oper

Rubber Pricing Intelligence - Executive Summary Rubber pricing intelligence covers natural rubber (RSS3) and synthetic rubber. Rubber markets recorded mixed movement during July 2026, with natural rubber strengthening in the first half before weakening toward month-end as buyers completed immediate requirements, while Indian domestic sheet-rubber prices remained firm and Bangkok RSS3 and China’s monitored natural-rubber prices softened after mid-month recovery. Synthetic rubb

Fertilizers Pricing Intelligence - Executive Summary Fertilizers pricing intelligence covers nitrogen, phosphate and potash fertilizers. Fertilizer markets showed contrasting regional trends in July 2026. China’s domestic nitrogen market remained soft, with urea gradually weakening and ammonium sulfate easing after a brief mid-month recovery. In contrast, the global seaborne urea market strengthened due to constrained Middle Eastern exports, higher European production costs,