Dubai Crude Oil Benchmarks: Why They Matter for Global Traders

1. Introduction to Dubai Crude
   Dubai Crude serves as a critical pricing benchmark for Middle Eastern oil exports, particularly for Asian markets.
2. DME’s Role in Global Markets
   The Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME) sets the daily Oman Crude Official Selling Price (OSP), which influences over 8 million barrels/day of trade.
3. Asian Market Dependence
   Over 65% of Dubai/Oman crude exports flow to Asia, making it the primary reference for China, Japan, and India’s imports.
4. Pricing Mechanism
   DME prices reflect the physical market through a unique “cash against futures” system, ensuring accurate price discovery.
5. Sour Crude Standard
   With 31°API gravity and 2% sulfur content, Dubai Crude sets the standard for medium-sour crude pricing.
6. Zarrin Moon’s Sourcing Network
   We directly source Dubai-equivalent crude from Iraq’s Basrah Light and Oman Export Blend.
7. Quality Assurance Process
   Each shipment undergoes 3-stage testing:
   • API gravity measurement
   • Sulfur content analysis
   • Sediment/water content checks
8. Strategic Storage
   We maintain 500,000 barrels of storage capacity in Jebel Ali for quality preservation and timely deliveries.
9. Market Influence
   DME prices directly impact 15% of global crude trade, serving as the main reference for Saudi Aramco’s Asian pricing.
10. Zarrin Moon’s Trading Advantage
    Our long-term contracts with Omani producers ensure stable supply even during market volatility.
11. Future Outlook
    The upcoming DME Shanghai crude contract will further strengthen Asia’s pricing influence.
12. Why Traders Monitor Dubai Crude

• Predicts Asian refinery margins
• Guides Middle East export pricing
• Influences Brent-Dubai spreads

13. Zarrin Moon’s Commitment
    We provide clients with real-time DME price analysis and hedging strategies.
14. Conclusion
    Understanding Dubai benchmarks is essential for any trader active in Asian energy markets.

Key Services from Zarrin Moon:
✔ Physical crude supply from Iraq/Oman
✔ DME price risk management
✔ Quality-certified shipments

“Your trusted partner in Middle East crude markets.”