Drivers differ by market
Commodity prices can be affected by inventory, production, weather, transport, geopolitics, currencies and economic demand.
Futures-linked considerations
Where an instrument references futures, disclose the relevant contract, rollover approach, potential pricing adjustment and whether the chart is continuous or contract-specific.
Transparent specification
Display market status, trading hours, contract size, minimum volume, margin, spread, commission, financing and any expiry date.
Common questions
Why can oil instruments differ in price?: Different instruments may reference different grades, venues, expiries or pricing methodologies.
What happens at rollover?: The exact treatment depends on the product. The applicable schedule and adjustment method must be published before the rollover.