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    How Crude Oil Prices Are Set: Brent, WTI, Dubai, Bonny Light

    PetroIntermediation TeamPricing & Market Intel
    How Crude Oil Prices Are Set: Brent, WTI, Dubai, Bonny Light
    • Brent — North Sea blend, ICE futures, world's most-traded benchmark.
    • WTI — West Texas Intermediate, NYMEX futures, US benchmark.
    • Dubai/Oman — Middle East sour crude, drives Asian pricing.
    • Bonny Light — Nigerian sweet crude, sets West African reference.

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