Platts Dubai Crude Oil Futures
About Platts Dubai Crude Oil Futures
Crude oil is an essential energy resource that supports society and economy. It is refined to produce oil products, which are used in a variety of forms in our daily lives. Japan is almost fully dependent on imports, mostly from Middle Eastern countries, for crude oil.
The price of TOCOM Platts Dubai crude oil futures market, launched in September 2001, now has a significant impact on the price of crude oil shipped from Middle East to Asia.