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    Petroleum Discount Structures: Gross vs Net Pricing Explained

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    Petroleum Discount Structures: Gross vs Net Pricing Explained

    Gross discount — applied to the Platts mean before commissions.

    Net discount — applied after commissions, broker fees, and margins.

    Scammers quote "$20 below Platts gross" but settle net of $15 in fees, leaving a $5 effective discount. Always agree on net to buyer's bank in the SPA.

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