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Public Holiday Bears

Naphtha cracks weaken, while E/W and gasnaph find support; profit-taking and freight remain key.
Published: February 23, 2026
Written by:
Martha Dowding

Martha Dowding

Research Associate, Flux
Martha Dowding
Reviewed by:
Donna Dong

Donna Dong

Research Analyst, Flux
Donna Dong
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