Phenol stays near the recent low zone
Phenol closed 28 Jan 2026 at Rs 81.50/kg, up Rs 0.50/kg from the prior week. Despite the weekly lift, the fortnight comparison remains negative at –Rs 0.75/kg, keeping the short-term tone uneven on verified benchmarks.
This week’s update shows Indian Phenol prices holding close to the recent low area even as the weekly marker improves. On the month view, Phenol is down Rs 1.75/kg versus late December, while the three-month comparison is lower by Rs 7.50/kg. These wider anchors provide procurement teams with a clearer frame for budgeting and variance checks beyond the weekly print.
Recent period markers offer a clean reference span for negotiations and internal baselining. The high was around Rs 90.00/kg and the low was near Rs 81.00/kg, placing the latest Rs 81.50/kg closer to the lower end than the top. This positioning helps buyers compare supplier offers against a documented range and avoid anchoring to earlier peak levels when assessing current replacements.
For readers tracking Phenol prices in India, pairing the weekly change with the month and three-month direction and the observed high-low markers gives a complete view of market placement. A second mention of Indian Phenol prices keeps indexing consistent across internal notes and procurement approvals, Phenol, Phenol Market, Phenol Prices, Near Recent Lows, Low Price Zone, Chemical Market, Petrochemical Update.
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