2008-07-25 14:35:03 -

www.celanese.com - Celanese Acetyl Intermediates today announced fuel surcharges for all acetyl, solvent and olefin derivative products for North and South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa effective on August 1, 2008. These surcharges will be US $450 (EUR 300) per truck load and US $900 (EUR 600) per rail car and remain in effect until further

notice.

About Celanese

As a global leader in the chemicals industry, Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE) makes products essential to everyday living. Our products, found in consumer and industrial applications, are manufactured in North America, Europe and Asia. Net sales totaled $6.4 billion in 2007, with approximately 70 percent generated outside of North America. Known for operational excellence and execution of its business strategies, Celanese delivers value to customers around the globe with innovations and best-in-class technologies. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company employs approximately 8,400 employees worldwide. For more information on Celanese Corporation, please visit the company's website.

Celanese Corporation
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