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### A closer look at key topics in the downstream oil and energy industry.

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April 27, 2023 Share

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##### Spot Market, Carbon

## [Charting Growth in Carbon Markets Across the Asia Pacific](https://blog.opisnet.com/charting-growth-in-carbon-markets-across-the-asia-pacific)

Carbon markets are increasingly being seen by countries in the Asia Pacific as a tool to reach decarbonization goals, and

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March 24, 2023 Share

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##### NGL & LPG, Spot Market

## [The Only Chart You Will Ever Need to Convert Global NGLs](https://blog.opisnet.com/convert-global-ngls)

Anyone working in the gas liquids market knows the need (and hassle) to convert global NGLs.

NGLs — a.k.a. ethane, [propane](https://blog.opisnet.com/mont-belvieu-propane-and-global-lpg), 

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March 14, 2023 Share

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##### Spot Market, Rack Market, Gas & Diesel

## [Refinery Mixology: What's in Your Gasoline?](https://blog.opisnet.com/refiners)

Fun fact of the day: refiners, generally speaking, don’t make gasoline.

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March 10, 2023 Share

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##### Spot Market

## [Pricing 101: Spot Fuel Markets Made Simple](https://blog.opisnet.com/spot-fuel-markets-made-simple)

Spot fuel markets are where gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and other commodities get a physical price tag.

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March 02, 2023 Share

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##### Futures, Oil Market Basics, Spot Market, Rack Market

## [Fuel Buying 101: Futures and Spot Markets](https://blog.opisnet.com/pricing-101-your-basic-guide-to-pricing-gasoline-and-diesel)

Buying fuel is confusing even for seasoned pros. We're here to help. 

The petroleum market features a slew of specialized

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February 24, 2023 Share

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##### Spot Market, Gas & Diesel

## [One Year Later: Ukraine War Spurs Europe Oil Price Volatility, New Trade Routes](https://blog.opisnet.com/ukraine-war-spurs-europe-oil-price-volatility)

One year after Russia invaded Ukraine, energy commodity flows across the globe have shifted and prices have experienced

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