The rise in the cost of naphtha and high demand for ethylene derivatives in August led September ethylene contracts in Europe to rise by €80 a ton, according to the International Construction Information Society.

The month’s deals, which saw the fifth price hike this year, ended assenting at €875 a ton.

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European monthly ethylene contract prices have increased 35% in 2009.