Dubai: State-run Saudi Aramco has set its October contract price for propane at $655 (Dh2,405) a tonne, up from $600 in September, the company said on Sunday.

The price provides a benchmark against which Middle East sales of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to Asia are priced.

Saudi Aramco’s contract prices for propane and butane per tonne in US dollars were set as follows:

PRODUCT

October - September - CHANGE
Propane: $655 - $600 - +$55
Butane: $655 - $635 - +$20