Western Cornbelt:
The ammonium nitrate market had reportedly firmed to $630/st FOB Missouri terminals for new offers, up dramatically from the $440-$450/st FOB pricing reported earlier in October.
LSB Industries announced on Oct. 29 that it is increasing its ammonium nitrate prices at all locations, effective immediately. The new dealer reference list prices include $640/st FOB El Dorado, Ark., $670/st FOB Lamar, Mo., and $680/st FOB St. Joseph, Mo.
Southern Plains:
Ammonium nitrate prices were moving higher in the Southern Plains, with limited new offers reported at $550/st FOB in Oklahoma, up a full $115/st since the first of the month.
South Central:
Terminal prices for ammonium nitrate were higher in the South Central region, with the last business reported at $535/st FOB Yazoo City, Miss., and up to $600/st FOB in Kentucky. Sources said most offers were off the table in late October, however.
Southeast:
The Tampa ammonium nitrate market had reportedly jumped to the $550/st FOB level for new offers, up $50/st from the last confirmed business earlier in October.