Zoharav is a global brand specialized in the petroleum industry, providing strategic consulting, operational insight, and financial advisory tailored to the energy sector. With deep expertise in oil and gas markets, our mission is to empower companies to navigate complex global dynamics, optimize performance, and drive sustainable growth. Backed by years of executive-level experience, we offer actionable business intelligence and strategic frameworks that support long-term success. At Zoharav, energy isn't just our focus — it's our foundation.
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Understanding the world’s most important oil price indicators
Crude oil is not a uniform commodity. It varies in quality, density, and sulfur content. That’s why global trade relies on a few key benchmarks to set pricing standards. Below are the three most widely recognized crude oil benchmarks that influence markets and guide international energy trading.
Origin: North Sea (between the UK and Norway).
Type: Light & sweet crude (low sulfur content).
Benchmark Use: Sets the price for over 60% of internationally traded crude.
Regions Priced: Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
Specification:
API Gravity: ~38.06°
Sulfur content: ~0.37%
Origin: United States (mainly Texas).
Type: Very light & sweet crude.
Benchmark Use: Major reference for U.S. crude oil pricing.
Markets: Traded on the NYMEX (New York Mercantile Exchange).
Specification:
API Gravity: ~39.6°
Sulfur content: ~0.24%
Origin: Persian Gulf (Dubai and Oman).
Type: Medium to heavy & sour crude (higher sulfur).
Benchmark Use: Pricing reference for Middle Eastern oil exports to Asia.
Markets: Used by buyers in China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
Specification:
API Gravity: ~31°
Sulfur content: ~2.0%
Origin: Malaysia (offshore Terengganu).
Type: Ultra light & sweet crude (very low sulfur).
Benchmark Use: Used as a pricing benchmark for high-quality crude in the Asia-Pacific region.
Markets: Valued by refiners in Singapore, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
Specification:
API Gravity: ~45.5°
Sulfur content: ~0.04%
Origin: Russia (blend of crude from Western Siberia, Ural Mountains, and Volga region).
Type: Medium & sour crude.
Benchmark Use: Main export blend of Russia, used to price Russian oil in Europe and globally.
Markets: Sold mostly in Europe, with increasing redirection to Asia.
Specification:
API Gravity: ~31.5°
Sulfur content: ~1.3%
Origin: Nigeria (Niger Delta)
Type: Light & sweet crude
Relevance: Muy demandado por su bajo contenido de azufre; se usa como referencia para el crudo africano.
Markets: Exportado principalmente a Europa y EE. UU.
API Gravity: ~35.3°
Sulfur Content: ~0.14%
Zoharav offers a unique blend of business support services tailored for global markets. Our key areas include Business Consulting, Strategic Planning, Financial Advisory, and Petroleum Market Intelligence. Whether you are expanding, restructuring, or seeking investment insight, our solutions are custom-designed to help your organization grow.
We provide market insights, benchmarking analysis, and strategic advisory focused on the most recognized crude oil types like Brent, WTI, and Dubai Crude. Our expertise includes trend analysis, trading support, and policy advisory for governments and private stakeholders involved in oil and energy sectors.
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Our headquarters are located in San Juan, Puerto Rico · Miami, United States · Dubai, UAE.
All services are provided digitally, ensuring global reach and flexible delivery.
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