Crude Oil Market Data
The numbers you need to gauge crude oil and downstream markets, ready to seize opportunities as the markets move.
Overview
Harness the power of our Crude Oil Market Data service to navigate the complexities of the global crude oil landscape. In 2023, our Dated Brent Market on Close assessment facilitated the trading of over half a billion barrels, while 150 derivative contracts settled against our trusted Platts benchmarks. With 60% of global waterborne crude trade referencing our prices, you can rely on our 550 daily crude price assessments to inform your trading and pricing strategies.
Our comprehensive data solutions provide daily spot and term prices, empowering traders, refiners, and producers to capitalize on market fluctuations with confidence. Access historical price trends and analyze market patterns to stay ahead of the competition. Covering over 160 liquid crude grades, including our flagship benchmarks—Platts Dated Brent™ and Platts Dubai®—we ensure you have the insights you need.
Experience real-time trading information with Platts eWindow Market Data and gain a deeper understanding of carbon emissions costs through our advanced calculations. Trust in our rigorous, independent assessment processes to guide your decisions in a volatile market. Transform your crude oil strategies today.
Our Impact, by the Numbers
Product Features
Monitor dynamic commodity markets with extensive price data, so you can confidently negotiate contracts, manage risk and develop your trade and investment strategies.
Professionals across the industry trust our data every day.
Access Prices for Precise Actions
Platts Price Benchmarks and Key Assessments
Real-time Price Discovery
Platts eWindow Market Data
Platts eWindow Market Data brings an immediacy to Platts price discovery process that can’t be experienced anywhere else. Providing real-time trading information, with an at-a-glance view of all named bids, offers and transaction data shared during the Platts Market on Close (MOC) price assessment process.
Crude Carbon Intensity
Calculate the Cost of Carbon Emissions
We have a suite of calculations that estimate the upstream marginal carbon intensity, the midstream carbon intensity, and carbon intensity premium for separate crude fields.
Our assessments aim to help market participants develop a better understanding of the costs associated with the carbon emissions generated through production.
Data & Distribution
Get the edge in today’s global markets with our Essential Intelligence® delivered through the providers and platforms which suit you.
API Solutions
Cloud
Data Feed
Desktop & Mobile
PLATTS PRICE ASSESSMENTS
Methodology
S&P Global Commodity Insights methodologies bring consistency and robustness to our price assessments through principles and parameters that guide our market specialists at every stage of the process.
Why Choose Us?
Unparalleled Experience
For 100+ years, we've delivered Platts price assessments for physical and forward markets. Customers count on us for news, pricing, and analytics, ensuring transparent, efficient markets for confident decisions.
Leading Benchmark Prices
With 250+ Platts benchmarks, we're the industry standard for pricing negotiations and contracts. Our proven credibility in market transparency spans established and emerging markets.
Robust Methodology
Our robust methodology guarantees data integrity with stringent quality controls, diverse sources, and adherence to strict guidelines and IOSCO principles. We openly publish methodologies and price assessments to foster trust.
Data Your Way
Gain access to our essential intelligence direct and from multiple providers – from the established to the cutting edge – all via multiple platforms that can give you a decisive edge in today's global markets.
Pricing Experts
Globally, our extensive pricing experts, dedicated to each commodity ensure that pricing and methodology accuracy and that reflect the nuances and complexities of the markets, offering invaluable insights to clients.
Independent Source
Platts offers an independent and unbiased view. Our commitment to impartiality ensures that our assessments and insights are trusted by market participants.
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