Aramco and Sonatrach Raise October LPG Benchmarks

October 1, 2026

News summary: Reuters reported Saudi Aramco raised October propane to $680/MT and butane to $730/MT, while Sonatrach set propane at $670/MT and butane at $750/MT amid higher oil prices and stronger demand.

Market context: The higher CP and SP references immediately affect Middle East-Asia and Mediterranean contract pricing, propane-butane spreads and delivered LPG indications.