🛢️ Types of Products Used in Oil Trading
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🔍 Overview
Oil trading involves various petroleum products that differ by their refinement level, usage, and market demand. Understanding these product types is essential for buyers, sellers, and financiers to assess value, quality, and trading conditions.
⚙️ Primary Types of Oil Products
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Crude Oil
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Unrefined petroleum is extracted directly from reservoirs.
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Varies by grade (light, medium, heavy) and sulfur content (sweet or sour).
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Major benchmarks: Brent Crude, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), Dubai Crude.
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Refined Petroleum Products
These are processed derivatives of crude oil, commonly traded in oil markets:-
Gasoline (Petrol): Fuel for internal combustion engines, widely used in transportation.
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Diesel: Used in engines for vehicles, machinery, and heating.
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Jet Fuel (Aviation Turbine Fuel): High-quality kerosene used in aircraft engines.
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Fuel Oil: Heavy oils used for power generation and shipping.
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Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): A mix of propane and butane used for heating, cooking, and as vehicle fuel.
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Specialty Products
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Naphtha: Used as a feedstock for petrochemical production and gasoline blending.
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Asphalt (Bitumen): Used in road construction and roofing materials.
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Lubricants: Oils and greases used to reduce friction in machinery.
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🎯 Why Product Type Matters in Trading
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Pricing: Different products have varying market prices influenced by quality, demand, and regional factors.
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Contract Terms: Specifications such as grade, sulfur content, and volume are critical in agreements.
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Transportation & Storage: Some products require specialized shipping vessels and storage conditions.
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Regulatory Compliance: Export/import licenses and environmental regulations differ by product.
🛡️ US Capital Private Bank’s Support in Oil Product Trading
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Assist clients in structuring transactions based on product type and market conditions
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Facilitate documentation, inspection, and verification processes specific to each product
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Provide trade finance solutions tailored to crude and refined petroleum products
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Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and sanctions
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