Why Marker Crudes May Differ in Price?

Crude oil prices reflect the interplay of various market and non-market forces – supply, demand, political events, physical qualities, etc. The US market began saturating with crude oil and hence the depressed price of WTI and the spread with Brent. ...

Why is there a difference in price between WTI and Brent?

"Transportation Constraints and Export Costs Widen the Brent-WTI Crude Oil Price Spread." Accessed Nov. 2, 2020. ... "Spread Narrows Between Brent and WTI Crude Oil Benchmark Prices." Accessed Nov. 2, 2020.

Why does sweet oil command a higher price per barrel?

In addition, the low sulfur content diminishes the need for expensive sulfur removing processes. As a result, light, sweet crude oils are considered high quality crude oils, and they command a price premium over the heavier, sour crude oils.

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