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Most commodity prices drop, but PE stays flat

Plastics News

Strong seasonal demand for bottled water and other beverages played a role in earlier PET price increases, as well as a lack of new capacity and freight and logistics challenges. Construction will begin immediately on the project, with operations expected to begin in 2026. LLC, a JV that will spend $8.5 billion pounds.

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Most resins saw prices drop in December

Plastics News

Strong seasonal demand for bottled water and other beverages played a role in earlier PET price increases, as well as a lack of new capacity and freight and logistics challenges. Construction will begin immediately on the project, with operations expected to begin in 2026. LLC, a JV that will spend $8.5 billion pounds.