The LAB Price Trend in Q3 2026 showed an interesting shift in the global Linear Alkyl Benzene market. Prices declined across all major monitored regions during the quarter as energy costs eased after the earlier conflict-driven surge.
However, September brought a noticeable change in market direction, with prices recovering as renewed tensions in the Middle East increased concerns about crude oil and feedstock costs. This movement created a mixed market situation, where buyers remained cautious