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
In Tajikistan use the information provided in the report to assess customs duties on imports of oil products.
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State agencies
In Turkmenistan use our data to price exports of crude, oil products, LPG and petrochemicals.
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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 information contained in the report for reporting, market research and forecasting.
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Government in Kazakhstan
Use this information in the tax calculation formulas used in the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Use Argus data for the purposes of enforcing the provisions of the Transfer Pricing Law.
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Airport operators across the region
Use this pricing data when supply 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.
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.
