In December 2025, price fluctuations saw little to no significant change since last week; glycol ether stable prices at his end were driven by balanced market fundamentals, rather than an effect of any current supply and/or demand disruption caused by changes in production or transportation. The availability of ethylene oxide remained consistent for producers, due in large part to adequate supply of shale-based ethylene and continuous operation of the integrated steam crackers. Supply sources continued to operate normally, with the Gulf Coast facilities producing according to normal product schedules; therefore, the previously agree price settlements of ethylene contracts provided assurance to downstream manufacturers regarding costs for the following quarter. The logistics and inventory levels of finished goods further aided market condition; healthy levels of tank storage along the Houston Ship Channel, as well as smooth movement of freight traffic, enabled the Gulf Coast manufacturers to export products at competitive prices.
