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.
- Coverage of key crude and refined oil products markets; Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan
- Price assessments for motor fuels in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, results of exchange trading in Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
- Border prices for products imported to Kyrgyzstan (cpt Turksib), Afghanistan (daf Ghalaba/Khairatan and daf Akina/Imamnazar)
- Bunker fuel prices at the Caspian ports of Baku (Azerbaijan) and Aktau (Kazakhstan) on a fob basis
- Crude and refined oil products prices in the domestic market of Kazakhstan
- Transportation and associated costs for crude exports from Kazakhstan.
- Changes in fuel stockpiles at Kazakh tank farms
- Kazakh domestic prices for bitumen
- Kazakh small-scale wholesale gasoline and diesel prices (incl. taxes)
- Kazakh ETS exchange auction results
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.
Argus German diesel 10ppm cif Hamburg
Trusted, representative price capturing the value of diesel cargoes imported to northern Germany.
Argus China gasoline index
The Argus China Gasoline index (Bohai) is a spot price assessed on a free on board basis for cargoes of 10ppm sulphur China 6 standard fuel loading at ports around northeast China’s Bohai Bay, home to the greatest concentration of Chinese independent refining capacity.
Argus Mars
The Argus Mars is a key crude benchmark and reflects oil spot prices for the US Gulf medium sour crude blend arriving on the Mars pipeline.
Argus marine biodiesel B24 dob Singapore
The first independent assessment of marine biodiesel in the world’s busiest port.
Argus New York Harbor B99 biodiesel
Industry leading price for the most actively traded biodiesel market in the US.
Argus New York Harbor Buckeye jet fuel
Key price assessment for one of the most liquid fuel markets in North America.
Argus New York Harbor RBOB barge gasoline
NYH barge, the bellwether of distillate demand in the US Northeast.
Argus LLS
Argus LLS oil index reflects the light sweet crude prices for St. James's terminals in the US Gulf Coast.
Argus New York Harbor ULSD Buckeye
Providing pricing for one of the most actively traded fuel markets in North America.
Argus non-oxy “E10” cargo gasoline
Links the UK and northwest European gasoline cargo markets.
Argus North Sea Dated
The Argus North Sea Dated assessment includes Brent oil prices and derivatives. In May 2023, Argus introduced WTI prices for Midland in the Brent basket and it has become a market standard.
Argus LCFS
LCFS programs are designed to reduce the carbon intensity of on-road transportation fuels with an increasing range of renewable fuel alternatives. State fuel suppliers must blend fuels or buy credits to comply with the annual targets.
Argus NYH barge diesel
New York Harbor (NYH) is one of the largest clearing markets for diesel in the Atlantic basin. The price of a NYH barge is considered the bellwether of distillate demand in the US Northeast, and underpins several major futures contracts.
Argus NYH Buckeye pipeline CBOB gasoline
Captures the true value of Buckeye pipeline CBOB conventional gasoline out of the New York Harbor.
Argus jet fuel cif West Mediterranean cargo
The assessment is typically based on indications of trade, bids and offers expressed on an exchange-for-physical basis or as a differential to CIF Northwest European cargo price levels.
Argus jet fuel cif Northwest Europe cargo
The assessment typically reflects trades, bids and offers of 30,000 mt cargoes delivered in to standard Northwest European ports that include Rotterdam and Le Havre.
Argus German diesel 10ppm cif Hamburg
Trusted, representative price capturing the value of diesel cargoes imported to northern Germany.
Argus China gasoline index
The Argus China Gasoline index (Bohai) is a spot price assessed on a free on board basis for cargoes of 10ppm sulphur China 6 standard fuel loading at ports around northeast China’s Bohai Bay, home to the greatest concentration of Chinese independent refining capacity.
Argus Mars
The Argus Mars is a key crude benchmark and reflects oil spot prices for the US Gulf medium sour crude blend arriving on the Mars pipeline.
Argus marine biodiesel B24 dob Singapore
The first independent assessment of marine biodiesel in the world’s busiest port.
Argus New York Harbor B99 biodiesel
Industry leading price for the most actively traded biodiesel market in the US.
Argus New York Harbor Buckeye jet fuel
Key price assessment for one of the most liquid fuel markets in North America.
Argus New York Harbor RBOB barge gasoline
NYH barge, the bellwether of distillate demand in the US Northeast.
Argus LLS
Argus LLS oil index reflects the light sweet crude prices for St. James's terminals in the US Gulf Coast.
Argus New York Harbor ULSD Buckeye
Providing pricing for one of the most actively traded fuel markets in North America.
Argus non-oxy “E10” cargo gasoline
Links the UK and northwest European gasoline cargo markets.
Argus North Sea Dated
The Argus North Sea Dated assessment includes Brent oil prices and derivatives. In May 2023, Argus introduced WTI prices for Midland in the Brent basket and it has become a market standard.
Argus LCFS
LCFS programs are designed to reduce the carbon intensity of on-road transportation fuels with an increasing range of renewable fuel alternatives. State fuel suppliers must blend fuels or buy credits to comply with the annual targets.
Argus NYH barge diesel
New York Harbor (NYH) is one of the largest clearing markets for diesel in the Atlantic basin. The price of a NYH barge is considered the bellwether of distillate demand in the US Northeast, and underpins several major futures contracts.
Argus NYH Buckeye pipeline CBOB gasoline
Captures the true value of Buckeye pipeline CBOB conventional gasoline out of the New York Harbor.
Argus jet fuel cif West Mediterranean cargo
The assessment is typically based on indications of trade, bids and offers expressed on an exchange-for-physical basis or as a differential to CIF Northwest European cargo price levels.
Argus jet fuel cif Northwest Europe cargo
The assessment typically reflects trades, bids and offers of 30,000 mt cargoes delivered in to standard Northwest European ports that include Rotterdam and Le Havre.
Argus German diesel 10ppm cif Hamburg
Trusted, representative price capturing the value of diesel cargoes imported to northern Germany.
Argus China gasoline index
The Argus China Gasoline index (Bohai) is a spot price assessed on a free on board basis for cargoes of 10ppm sulphur China 6 standard fuel loading at ports around northeast China’s Bohai Bay, home to the greatest concentration of Chinese independent refining capacity.
Argus Mars
The Argus Mars is a key crude benchmark and reflects oil spot prices for the US Gulf medium sour crude blend arriving on the Mars pipeline.
Argus marine biodiesel B24 dob Singapore
The first independent assessment of marine biodiesel in the world’s busiest port.
Argus New York Harbor B99 biodiesel
Industry leading price for the most actively traded biodiesel market in the US.
Argus New York Harbor Buckeye jet fuel
Key price assessment for one of the most liquid fuel markets in North America.
Argus New York Harbor RBOB barge gasoline
NYH barge, the bellwether of distillate demand in the US Northeast.
Argus LLS
Argus LLS oil index reflects the light sweet crude prices for St. James's terminals in the US Gulf Coast.
Argus New York Harbor ULSD Buckeye
Providing pricing for one of the most actively traded fuel markets in North America.
Argus non-oxy “E10” cargo gasoline
Links the UK and northwest European gasoline cargo markets.
Argus North Sea Dated
The Argus North Sea Dated assessment includes Brent oil prices and derivatives. In May 2023, Argus introduced WTI prices for Midland in the Brent basket and it has become a market standard.
Argus LCFS
LCFS programs are designed to reduce the carbon intensity of on-road transportation fuels with an increasing range of renewable fuel alternatives. State fuel suppliers must blend fuels or buy credits to comply with the annual targets.
Argus NYH barge diesel
New York Harbor (NYH) is one of the largest clearing markets for diesel in the Atlantic basin. The price of a NYH barge is considered the bellwether of distillate demand in the US Northeast, and underpins several major futures contracts.
Argus NYH Buckeye pipeline CBOB gasoline
Captures the true value of Buckeye pipeline CBOB conventional gasoline out of the New York Harbor.
Argus jet fuel cif West Mediterranean cargo
The assessment is typically based on indications of trade, bids and offers expressed on an exchange-for-physical basis or as a differential to CIF Northwest European cargo price levels.
Argus jet fuel cif Northwest Europe cargo
The assessment typically reflects trades, bids and offers of 30,000 mt cargoes delivered in to standard Northwest European ports that include Rotterdam and Le Havre.
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.
Argus German diesel 10ppm cif Hamburg
Trusted, representative price capturing the value of diesel cargoes imported to northern Germany.
Argus China gasoline index
The Argus China Gasoline index (Bohai) is a spot price assessed on a free on board basis for cargoes of 10ppm sulphur China 6 standard fuel loading at ports around northeast China’s Bohai Bay, home to the greatest concentration of Chinese independent refining capacity.
Argus Mars
The Argus Mars is a key crude benchmark and reflects oil spot prices for the US Gulf medium sour crude blend arriving on the Mars pipeline.
Argus marine biodiesel B24 dob Singapore
The first independent assessment of marine biodiesel in the world’s busiest port.
Argus New York Harbor B99 biodiesel
Industry leading price for the most actively traded biodiesel market in the US.
Argus New York Harbor Buckeye jet fuel
Key price assessment for one of the most liquid fuel markets in North America.
Argus New York Harbor RBOB barge gasoline
NYH barge, the bellwether of distillate demand in the US Northeast.
Argus LLS
Argus LLS oil index reflects the light sweet crude prices for St. James's terminals in the US Gulf Coast.
Argus New York Harbor ULSD Buckeye
Providing pricing for one of the most actively traded fuel markets in North America.
Argus non-oxy “E10” cargo gasoline
Links the UK and northwest European gasoline cargo markets.
Argus North Sea Dated
The Argus North Sea Dated assessment includes Brent oil prices and derivatives. In May 2023, Argus introduced WTI prices for Midland in the Brent basket and it has become a market standard.
Argus LCFS
LCFS programs are designed to reduce the carbon intensity of on-road transportation fuels with an increasing range of renewable fuel alternatives. State fuel suppliers must blend fuels or buy credits to comply with the annual targets.
Argus NYH barge diesel
New York Harbor (NYH) is one of the largest clearing markets for diesel in the Atlantic basin. The price of a NYH barge is considered the bellwether of distillate demand in the US Northeast, and underpins several major futures contracts.
Argus NYH Buckeye pipeline CBOB gasoline
Captures the true value of Buckeye pipeline CBOB conventional gasoline out of the New York Harbor.
Argus jet fuel cif West Mediterranean cargo
The assessment is typically based on indications of trade, bids and offers expressed on an exchange-for-physical basis or as a differential to CIF Northwest European cargo price levels.
Argus jet fuel cif Northwest Europe cargo
The assessment typically reflects trades, bids and offers of 30,000 mt cargoes delivered in to standard Northwest European ports that include Rotterdam and Le Havre.
Argus German diesel 10ppm cif Hamburg
Trusted, representative price capturing the value of diesel cargoes imported to northern Germany.
Argus China gasoline index
The Argus China Gasoline index (Bohai) is a spot price assessed on a free on board basis for cargoes of 10ppm sulphur China 6 standard fuel loading at ports around northeast China’s Bohai Bay, home to the greatest concentration of Chinese independent refining capacity.
Argus Mars
The Argus Mars is a key crude benchmark and reflects oil spot prices for the US Gulf medium sour crude blend arriving on the Mars pipeline.
Argus marine biodiesel B24 dob Singapore
The first independent assessment of marine biodiesel in the world’s busiest port.
Argus New York Harbor B99 biodiesel
Industry leading price for the most actively traded biodiesel market in the US.
Argus New York Harbor Buckeye jet fuel
Key price assessment for one of the most liquid fuel markets in North America.
Argus New York Harbor RBOB barge gasoline
NYH barge, the bellwether of distillate demand in the US Northeast.
Argus LLS
Argus LLS oil index reflects the light sweet crude prices for St. James's terminals in the US Gulf Coast.
Argus New York Harbor ULSD Buckeye
Providing pricing for one of the most actively traded fuel markets in North America.
Argus non-oxy “E10” cargo gasoline
Links the UK and northwest European gasoline cargo markets.
Argus North Sea Dated
The Argus North Sea Dated assessment includes Brent oil prices and derivatives. In May 2023, Argus introduced WTI prices for Midland in the Brent basket and it has become a market standard.
Argus LCFS
LCFS programs are designed to reduce the carbon intensity of on-road transportation fuels with an increasing range of renewable fuel alternatives. State fuel suppliers must blend fuels or buy credits to comply with the annual targets.
Argus NYH barge diesel
New York Harbor (NYH) is one of the largest clearing markets for diesel in the Atlantic basin. The price of a NYH barge is considered the bellwether of distillate demand in the US Northeast, and underpins several major futures contracts.
Argus NYH Buckeye pipeline CBOB gasoline
Captures the true value of Buckeye pipeline CBOB conventional gasoline out of the New York Harbor.
Argus jet fuel cif West Mediterranean cargo
The assessment is typically based on indications of trade, bids and offers expressed on an exchange-for-physical basis or as a differential to CIF Northwest European cargo price levels.
Argus jet fuel cif Northwest Europe cargo
The assessment typically reflects trades, bids and offers of 30,000 mt cargoes delivered in to standard Northwest European ports that include Rotterdam and Le Havre.
Argus German diesel 10ppm cif Hamburg
Trusted, representative price capturing the value of diesel cargoes imported to northern Germany.
Argus China gasoline index
The Argus China Gasoline index (Bohai) is a spot price assessed on a free on board basis for cargoes of 10ppm sulphur China 6 standard fuel loading at ports around northeast China’s Bohai Bay, home to the greatest concentration of Chinese independent refining capacity.
Argus Mars
The Argus Mars is a key crude benchmark and reflects oil spot prices for the US Gulf medium sour crude blend arriving on the Mars pipeline.
Argus marine biodiesel B24 dob Singapore
The first independent assessment of marine biodiesel in the world’s busiest port.
Argus New York Harbor B99 biodiesel
Industry leading price for the most actively traded biodiesel market in the US.
Argus New York Harbor Buckeye jet fuel
Key price assessment for one of the most liquid fuel markets in North America.
Argus New York Harbor RBOB barge gasoline
NYH barge, the bellwether of distillate demand in the US Northeast.
Argus LLS
Argus LLS oil index reflects the light sweet crude prices for St. James's terminals in the US Gulf Coast.
Argus New York Harbor ULSD Buckeye
Providing pricing for one of the most actively traded fuel markets in North America.
Argus non-oxy “E10” cargo gasoline
Links the UK and northwest European gasoline cargo markets.
Argus North Sea Dated
The Argus North Sea Dated assessment includes Brent oil prices and derivatives. In May 2023, Argus introduced WTI prices for Midland in the Brent basket and it has become a market standard.
Argus LCFS
LCFS programs are designed to reduce the carbon intensity of on-road transportation fuels with an increasing range of renewable fuel alternatives. State fuel suppliers must blend fuels or buy credits to comply with the annual targets.
Argus NYH barge diesel
New York Harbor (NYH) is one of the largest clearing markets for diesel in the Atlantic basin. The price of a NYH barge is considered the bellwether of distillate demand in the US Northeast, and underpins several major futures contracts.
Argus NYH Buckeye pipeline CBOB gasoline
Captures the true value of Buckeye pipeline CBOB conventional gasoline out of the New York Harbor.
Argus jet fuel cif West Mediterranean cargo
The assessment is typically based on indications of trade, bids and offers expressed on an exchange-for-physical basis or as a differential to CIF Northwest European cargo price levels.
Argus jet fuel cif Northwest Europe cargo
The assessment typically reflects trades, bids and offers of 30,000 mt cargoes delivered in to standard Northwest European ports that include Rotterdam and Le Havre.
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Argus Caspian Markets
The Argus Caspian Markets service, available in Russian and English, includes a weekly report on the crude and oil products markets of the Caspian region and central Asia.