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Technical analysis, regulatory updates, and supply chain intelligence from XRT's commodity desks in Houston, Rotterdam, and Singapore. Published by our trading and compliance teams.
Commodity Pricing Benchmarks: A Procurement Guide for Industrial Buyers
A guide to commodity benchmark pricing across energy, agricultural products, edible oils, and logistics, with practical guidance on fixed, floating, collar, and average-price contract mechanisms.
Q2 2025 Crude Differentials: Brent/WTI Spread Compression and Implications for Atlantic Basin Arbitrage
The Brent/WTI spread narrowed to a 14-month low of $3.65/BBL in early May, driven by increased US crude export volumes and a drawdown in Cushing inventories. We analyze the structural factors and procurement implications for refiners operating on both sides of the Atlantic.
Singapore Bunker Market 2025: VLSFO/HSFO Spread Dynamics and the Accelerating Demand for Bio-Blended Marine Fuel
Port of Singapore monthly bunker sales reached a 36-month high in Q1 2025. We analyze the VLSFO/HSFO differential, IMO 2050 trajectory, and the growing premium for B24 bio-bunker blends among European shipping lines.
Crack Spreads, Basis, and Floating-Price Contracts: A Commodity Pricing Mechanics Guide
Deep-dive into Platts Window assessments, crack spread calculations, CBOT basis pricing, and Bursa Malaysia palm oil settlement mechanics — with practical contract structuring guidance for procurement teams managing price exposure.
Editorial Teams
- Crude Differentials
- Refined Products
- Natural Gas
- USDA Grade Reports
- Crop Season Analysis
- Export Flows
- Palm Oil Markets
- RSPO Compliance
- Vegetable Oil Spreads
- AML/FATF Updates
- Sanctions Monitor
- Trade Regulation
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