Sweet Crude: What it is, How it Works, Example

Sweet crude is a type of oil with very low amounts of sulfur. It is considered a valuable and efficient source of petroleum ...

Benchmark Crude Oil: What it Means, How it Works

Benchmark crude oil is petroleum that serves as a pricing reference, establishing standards for comparison for varieties of ...

The U.S. Is Both The World’s Top Oil Producer And Top Consumer

The U.S. remains the world’s top oil producer and consumer, with shale-driven liquids growth widening its lead over Saudi ...
Opinion

Good news: the oil crisis is over. But that doesn’t mean cheap gas. Here’s why.

Tom Kloza writes a monthly column examining how global energy trends affect New Jersey consumers. I’ll start off with the good news. The crude oil crisis is over, or at the very least paused through ...
Crude Oil Prices

Why Physical Crude Premiums Collapse Despite the Hormuz Crisis

Physical crude premiums have collapsed from more than $30 above Brent to near parity as refiners delay purchases, draw down inventories, cut refinery runs, and rely on strategic reserve releases ...
Crude Oil Prices

As Oil Surges To $80, China’s Stockpiles Become Strategic Leverage

China built a massive crude buffer in 2025, stockpiling an estimated 1 million bpd while prices hovered near $60, taking advantage of discounted Russian, Iranian, and Venezuelan barrels. That ...

Crude Oil Rises To A 1-Month-High Above $86. What Does This Mean Fot The Indian Market?

Rising crude oil prices and fresh geopolitical tensions have once again put global markets on edge. Rakesh Vyas, CIO & Portfolio Manager, Quest Investment Managers, says higher crude prices could ...