Crude and Refined Solutions.

Oil intelligence – from
split-second moves
to decade-long trends.

Sharpen your edge in the dynamic oil market with extensive historical data, real-time daily reporting, and detailed short- and long-term outlooks.

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Make confident decisions in a rapidly changing market.

See every moment of the markets from a single, consistent point of view, without having to consolidate multiple data sources. Our solutions cover the entire value chain with real-time reporting on market-moving events and forecasts that respond to the cumulative effects of market conditions. With over 100 years covering the oil markets, we are a trusted source around the world.

Reliable oil market intelligence for over 100 years.

550

daily crude Platts price assessments

1,000+

refineries covered

150+

downstream country profiles

2050

Yearly global supply and price outlooks up to 2050

60%

of global waterborne crude trade reference Platts price benchmarks

500M+

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Solutions that capture every market moment.

Real-time + Intraday

Daily intelligence, real-time insights and data to understand and influence the now, ensuring you can act with speed when it matters most.

News
Platts Price Assessments & Benchmarks
Heards
Tenders
Netbacks
Forward Curves
First Take
Reporting of Refinery Outages

Near-term

Weekly in-depth analysis of market indicators with intraday pricing and supply updates, keeping you informed about the latest market trends.

Research Reports & Spotlights
Arbitrage Calculators
Price Risk
High Frequency Inventory Data
Market Trackers & Indicators
Data Tools

Short-term

Monthly projections synthesized from our analysis of real-time events, empowering you to refine your strategies, optimize operations and anticipate market shifts.

Short-term Outlooks for Crude, Refined, NGLs
AltView (second independent perspective)

Long-term

Long-term perspectives built on a foundation of data and analysis spanning years, equipping you to make major investment and strategic decisions.

Long-term Outlooks for Crude, Refined, NGLs
Annual Strategic Workbook

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Insights and data on key market players.

Asset & Company Analysis

In-depth insights and financials on companies and owned assets around the world.

World Refinery Database
Refinery Cost & Margin Analytics
Refining Scenario Manager
Refining Emissions
Company Profiles
Company Financial Analysis

Market Profiles

Insights and analysis by region including risk factors and supply/demand data.

Downstream Market Profiles
Base Oil Manufacturing Profiles
Lubricants Market Profiles

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Who We Serve

Financial Institutions and Trading Houses

Commodities/Derivatives Trader

We support traders of both physical and derivative energy commodities by offering deliverables that cover fundamentals, geopolitics and the macroeconomy. Use our proprietary data to validate in-house models or predict short-term supply/demand balances, price and arbitrage opportunities.

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Credit Analyst

Confidently assess the financial stability of market players with comprehensive data on global supply, demand, trade flows and price trends. Access refinery utilization rates, inventory data and market outlooks to get a clearer view of an organization’s operational health. Real-time price assessments and geopolitical risk analysis further aids in assessing the risks to future cash flows, enabling more informed data-driven credit decisions.

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Risk Manager

With detailed forward curves up to 240 months ahead, price assessments and geopolitical risk analysis, you can anticipate market movements and hedge effectively. Our unique integrated view of supply-demand balances, inventory levels and refinery outages enables you to assess operational risks and manage portfolio exposure.

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Institutional Investor

Our long-term outlooks provide detailed views on how industry performance, supply-demand dynamics and market conditions will shift, enabling you to adjust your portfolio proactively. By integrating insights across crude and refined products, you can make informed asset allocation decisions and stay ahead of market changes.

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We support traders of both physical and derivative energy commodities by offering deliverables that cover fundamentals, geopolitics and the macroeconomy. Use our proprietary data to validate in-house models or predict short-term supply/demand balances, price and arbitrage opportunities.

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Integrated Oil Companies

C-Suite

We have long-term offerings, including outlooks up to 2050, which detail supply and demand forecasts globally as well as technological advancements, regulatory and policy developments. Use our commercialization data to analyze M&A activities and market entry planning. Simulate refinery operations with our cost & margins calculators, which are modeled using real world refinery data.

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Strategic Planner

With our 18-month forward-looking short-term outlooks and long-term outlooks up to 2050, you gain comprehensive data and insights into macroeconomic trends, supply and demand dynamics, geopolitical factors, utilization rates, new projects, regulatory changes and capacity adjustments.

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Traders & Analysts

We provide daily and weekly intelligence to allow you to manage costs, find new opportunities and respond to market changes swiftly – all in one place. Our Crude and Refined price assessments and benchmarks are updated daily to ensure you are always trading at market-validated prices. Our tenders reporting and arbitrage calculators allow you to find those new business opportunities.

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We have long-term offerings, including outlooks up to 2050, which detail supply and demand forecasts globally as well as technological advancements, regulatory and policy developments. Use our commercialization data to analyze M&A activities and market entry planning. Simulate refinery operations with our cost & margins calculators, which are modeled using real world refinery data.

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Refinery

Refinery Manager

Get real-time data and insights on refinery operations, margins and capacity utilization at global, regional and unit levels. By delivering actionable forecasts for refining margins and market trends we help you optimize production, manage operational costs and maximize profitability. The integrated coverage of crude and refined products ensures a complete view of global liquids demand, helping you navigate supply chain challenges and plan for maintenance or expansions.

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Procurement and Supply Chain Manager

Get all the critical data and insights you need to make informed decisions in one place. Access refinery operations data, capacity utilization and maintenance schedules so you can drive operational efficiency. Integrated crude and refined data ensures complete coverage of supply and demand while netback calculations and margin forecasts enable profitability assessments.

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Strategic Planner

With our 18-month forward-looking short-term outlooks and long-term outlooks up to 2050, you gain comprehensive data and insights into macroeconomic trends, supply and demand dynamics, geopolitical factors, utilization rates, new projects, regulatory changes and capacity adjustments. Benchmark against other refineries globally to see how you compare operationally.

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Get real-time data and insights on refinery operations, margins and capacity utilization at global, regional and unit levels. By delivering actionable forecasts for refining margins and market trends we help you optimize production, manage operational costs and maximize profitability. The integrated coverage of crude and refined products ensures a complete view of global liquids demand, helping you navigate supply chain challenges and plan for maintenance or expansions.

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Governments

Energy Policy Analyst

Our short and long-term outlooks and detailed analysis of market shifts help you plan energy security strategies, anticipate market volatility and support the transition to cleaner energy sources. Our comprehensive coverage of global oil production, refinery operations and inventory levels allows governments to balance energy affordability with long-term sustainability goals, ensuring policy decisions are aligned with both domestic and international energy landscapes.

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Regulator

With comprehensive supply-demand analysis, price forecasts and refinery operations data, you can make informed decisions to ensure market fairness, prevent monopolistic practices and safeguard consumers. Detailed coverage of environmental trends, geopolitical risks, inventory levels and trade flows supports in promoting energy security and protecting the environment.

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Infrastructure Planner

Our market outlooks and detailed analysis of regional trade flows, global oil supply-demand dynamics and infrastructure utilization empower you to make informed decisions, forecast future energy needs and align infrastructure projects accordingly. Geopolitical risk assessments and energy transition data help balance energy security with sustainability.

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Economist

With access to price forecasts, supply-demand analysis and geopolitical risk assessments, you can better understand how oil market fluctuations will impact inflation, GDP and trade balances. Our long-term outlooks on oil markets and energy transitions help you model the economic effects of shifting global energy trends. By providing detailed data on oil inventories, refining capacity, and trade flows, we ensure you have the tools to develop robust, data-driven economic policies that balance short-term stability with long-term growth and sustainability goals.

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Our short and long-term outlooks and detailed analysis of market shifts help you plan energy security strategies, anticipate market volatility and support the transition to cleaner energy sources. Our comprehensive coverage of global oil production, refinery operations and inventory levels allows governments to balance energy affordability with long-term sustainability goals, ensuring policy decisions are aligned with both domestic and international energy landscapes.

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Your Market Advantage Pipeline

Access all your data in one place without having to consolidate multiple sources. Platts Connect is our proprietary data delivery platform, connecting you to insights across the entire span of the markets, from real-time updates to multi-decade forecasts. Choose from multiple delivery options that seamlessly integrate with your workflows, including multi-purpose APIs and data feeds, third-party channel partners, Microsoft Excel plug-ins and more.

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Access all your data in one place without having to consolidate multiple sources. Platts Connect is our proprietary data delivery platform, connecting you to insights across the entire span of the markets, from real-time updates to multi-decade forecasts. Choose from multiple delivery options that seamlessly integrate with your workflows, including multi-purpose APIs and data feeds, third-party channel partners, Microsoft Excel plug-ins and more.

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