The Pricing Of Crude Oil

Stephanie Dunn and James Holloway
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Stephanie Dunn: Reserve Bank of Australia
James Holloway: Reserve Bank of Australia

RBA Bulletin (Print copy discontinued), 2012, 65-74

Abstract: Arguably no commodity is more important for the modern economy than oil. This is true in terms of both production and financial market activity. Yet its pricing is relatively complex. In part this reflects the fact that there are actually more than 300 types of crude oil, the characteristics of which can vary quite markedly. This article describes some of the key features of the oil market and then discusses the pricing of oil, highlighting the important role of the futures market. It also notes some related issues for the oil market.

Keywords: oil; oil pricing; Brent; West Texas Intermediate; WTI (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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