Argus Caspian Markets
Overview
The Argus Caspian Markets service includes a weekly report on the crude and oil products markets of the Caspian region and central Asia.
Our publication features price assessments for key crudes and oil products in the region, freight rates and export destinations, as well as news and analysis of crude and oil products markets. The report is available in Russian and English.
The Argus Caspian Markets service uses Argus’ proprietary methodology to calculate comparable market prices for exports of Kazakh crude and oil products.
Key features
Motor fuel prices
Price assessments in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, results of exchange trading in Turkmenistan and differentials for cargoes shipped to Georgia and Armenia.
Exports costs
Taxes, excise duties and other charges for fuel shipments to central Asia and the South Caucasus.
Kazakhstan
Crude prices and exports costs, domestic refined oil product prices, product yields at key refineries, changes in fuel stockpiles at local terminals.
Exports to China
Weekly price assessment for Alashankou Blend crude shipped to China (daf Alashankou).
Historical prices
Access to historical data stretching back to 2008
Language options
The weekly PDF report is available in Russian and English languages.
Customers that benefit
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Customs authorities
The information provided in the report is used to assess customs duties on oil product imports in Tajikistan.
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State agencies
The report data is used to price crude exports, oil products, LPG and petrochemicals in Turkmenistan.
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Traders, transportation companies, oil producers and refiners
Use our price assessment in tolling and procurement contracts.
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Marketing experts, consultants and auditors
Use the report information for reporting, market research and forecasting.
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Government in Kazakhstan
The Republic of Kazakhstan uses the information in the tax calculation formulas.
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Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Republic of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Finance uses Argus data to enforce the provisions of the Transfer Pricing Law.
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Airport operators across the region
Use the pricing data when supplying jet fuel.
Product specifications
Argus Caspian Markets gives you access to daily prices, news and analysis on the crude and oil products markets of the Caspian region and central Asia.
Key price assessments
Argus prices are recognised by the market as trusted and reliable indicators of the real market value. Explore some of our most widely used and relevant price assessments.
