“The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 141 | Q2 2026 Update with Kathy Hall Join host Ben Sawicki for our quarterly update with Kathy Hall, and including TCC’s own VP of Business Development Ray Altenburger. Highlights Include: Impacts of Iran War and Conflict Oil, Gas, Benzene, Propylene and raw material price trends What’s Kathy Monitoring? - Q1 Chemical Industry Financial Reports Stream all of this and more on Episode 141! Kathy Hall Renowned Petrochemical Market Expert [email protected] Featuring: Ray Altenburger - VP Business Development Host: Ben Sawicki The Chemical Company Search for a TCC Product Subscribe to The View from Jamestown For more information and our podcast disclaimer Produced by: Kettlebottom Creative Summary: Market volatility remains high across petrochemicals, driven by geopolitical events, supply chain disruptions, and rapid price swings. While anxiety is elevated—especially for buyers—industry leaders emphasize adaptability, strong relationships, and risk management as critical tools. Even if conflicts ease, long-term impacts on supply, pricing, and global trade will persist, making flexibility and communication more important than ever. Disclaimer: The material contained on this Podcast is provided by The Chemical Company (TCC) solely for informational purposes. The information is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up-to-date. The information in the Podcast is intended solely as a general educational aid. TCC is providing this podcast as a public service, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of TCC policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by TCC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by TCC employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of TCC or any of its officials. All statements, comments and opinions presented are made in the context of robust dialog and freedom of expression”. TCC assumes no responsibility for any consequence relating directly or indirectly to any action or inaction you take based on the information in the Podcast. While TCC strives to keep the information in the Podcast accurate, complete, and up-to-date, we cannot guarantee, and will not be responsible for, any damage or loss related to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information. TCC assumes no liability for any errors or omissions in the content of the Podcast. The information contained on the Podcast is provided entirely on an “as is” basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness, or timeliness. TCC is not responsible for any changes to the information provided herein. TCC is not providing legal advice and does not assume liability for detrimental reliance on the information provided herein as conditions are subject to change. Please consult with your legal counsel regarding the applicable tariffs.

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