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Insights & Knowledge Centre

Reference articles that explain how physical crude oil and petroleum products are specified, priced, shipped, financed and documented. The material is general and educational; for a specific grade or cargo see our crude oil and petroleum products pages or contact the desk.

Crude oil basics

What defines a crude grade and how quality is measured.

Refined products

Specifications behind the refined products traded most often.

What Is EN590 10ppm Diesel?

Trading mechanics

How price, delivery terms and scheduling are agreed.

Finance, documents & inspection

The instruments and paperwork that move a cargo and its payment.

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