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Demand Remains Weak, Efficiency Takes the Lead—Analysis of United States (US) Transportation Fuel Consumption Trends and Oil Price Pressures
Conclusion:The U.S. transportation fuel market is undergoing profound structural changes, characterized by three major trends: slowing demand growth, improved energy efficiency, and fuel substitution. More than five years after the pandemic, demand f
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Yipai Technology Achieves Record Sales in August, Fengshen L8 Leads New Trend in Intelligent Mobility
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Japan Major Oil And Chemical Base Industry Chain Diagram
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From "World’s Factory" to "High-End Material Supplier," Japan and South Korea Are Breaking Through!
The wind arises from the edge of the green duckweed. Waves arise from subtle ripples. The "25% production reduction" in South Korea's petrochemical industry is not merely a capacity adjustment; it is a landmark event signifying t
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Breaking News! Trump Tariffs Invalidated! United States Court Ruling Released
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Haitian, Yizumi, Tri-Ring... 10 Listed Plastic Machinery Companies Release Half-Year Reports! Overseas Markets Become Performance Growth Champions
Recently, Chinese listed plastic machinery companies have successively released their “report cards” for the first half of 2025, showing a marked trend of “the strong stay strong while polarization intensifies.” Leading companies have achieved double
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Northeast Asia Polyolefins Start Production, Impacting South Korea Petrochemical Industry
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China's lithium battery industry heads to southeast asia: New Gold Mountain Opens, See How Plastics and Chemical Companies Are Quick to Act
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Global Chemical Industry Reshaped: Opportunities Amid China’s Rise and Overseas Decline
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More Plant Shutdowns Likely in Europe: Will the PVC Market Improve?
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Global Toy Market Rebounds, Kidult Economy and IP Licensing Become New Growth Engines
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