West Texas Intermediate WTI: Definition and Use As a Benchmark
Asian countries tend to use a mixture of Brent and WTI benchmark prices to value their crude oil. Brent crude’s price is the benchmark for African, European, and Middle Eastern crude oil. The pricing mechanism for Brent dictates the value of roughly two-thirds of the world’s crude oil production. For instance, it’s easier for refiners to make gasoline and diesel fuel out of low-sulfur or “sweet” crude than oil with high-sulfur concentrations. Low-density, or “light” crude is generally favorable to the