- Live OTC mid-prices derived from broker activity
- Intraday visibility into trades, orders and liquidity
- Supports trading, execution and market analysis
- Real-time monitoring of spreads and forward structures
Crude Oil Data
Real-time and end-of-day crude oil over-the-counter (OTC) pricing sourced directly from TP, ICAP and PVM trading desks, three of the world’s largest oil brokers, providing a complete view of global crude markets.
Crude oil data sourced from:
The Parameta Solutions difference
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Broker-sourced OTC data
Direct pricing from TP, ICAP and PVM trading desks, reflecting real market activity and liquidity.
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Real-time and end-of-day coverage
Intraday market visibility combined with daily pricing across US domestic crude markets.
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Global and regional coverage
Benchmarks including Brent, WTI and Dubai alongside key North American crude grades.
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Trades and orders transparency
Visibility into OTC crude oil market activity through broker-sourced trades and orders data, helping users monitor liquidity, market positioning and intraday trading dynamics.
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Market-reflective pricing
Built from active broker inputs, capturing how crude oil markets trade across regions and structures.
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Data quality and validation
Robust controls ensure accuracy and consistency across both real-time and end-of-day datasets.
About Parameta’s crude oil data
Parameta’s crude oil data combines real‑time broker‑sourced pricing from TP, ICAP and PVM desks with independent end‑of‑day assessments for US domestic crude markets. This provides a comprehensive view of both global OTC activity and key US pricing hubs.
The dataset captures live mid‑price activity across major benchmarks including Brent, WTI and Dubai, alongside regional and domestic US crude grades such as WTS, Mars and MEH. Sourced from 20+ desks and 100+ brokers across London, Singapore, Dubai and Houston, it delivers transparency in a fragmented OTC market.
With real‑time delivery, deep forward curves and historical coverage extending back to 2012 (real‑time) and 2015 (US domestic EOD), users can monitor market movements, price complex structures and support front‑to‑back workflows.
Real-Time vs End-of-Day Offerings
Real-Time
End-of-Day
- Daily US domestic crude price assessments
- Supports valuation, risk and reporting
- Provides consistent reference pricing across North American markets
Three easy ways to connect to our crude oil data
Direct
Instant access through application programming interface (API), streaming or Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) channels.
Cloud delivery
Access via our cloud partners including WebSocket, SFTP and Snowflake.
Channel partners
Connect via our extensive network of partners including Bloomberg, London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), Enverus and Zema.
The numbers speak for themselves
10
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years of historical real‑time data
20
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desks contributing to crude oil pricing
100
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brokers across global trading hubs
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FAQs on Crude Oil data
What is crude oil data and what does it include?
Crude oil data refers to pricing, trading activity and market information across physical and derivative oil markets. This includes real‑time OTC prices, forward curves, spreads, and end‑of‑day price assessments across benchmarks such as Brent, WTI and regional crude grades.
Why is real-time crude oil data important for trading?
Real-time crude oil data provides live visibility into market movements, liquidity and price discovery. It allows traders to react to intraday changes, identify arbitrage opportunities and execute more effectively using broker‑sourced pricing.
How is crude oil pricing data sourced in OTC markets?
Crude oil OTC data is typically sourced directly from broker activity and trading desks. Parameta Solutions captures mid‑prices, spreads and forward structures derived from active market participants, reflecting how trades are actually priced and executed.
Who uses crude oil data?
Crude oil data is used by traders, risk managers, quants and analysts. It supports trading decisions, valuation, risk management, model development and market analysis across financial institutions, energy firms and trading houses.
When should you use real-time vs end-of-day crude oil data?
Real-time data is used for trading, execution and intraday analysis, while end‑of‑day crude oil pricing is used for valuation, risk reporting and compliance. Together, they provide a complete view of market activity and pricing.
How is trades and orders data used in crude oil markets?
Oil trades and orders data provides visibility into OTC market activity, including brokered trading flows, bid and offer dynamics, and liquidity across crude oil benchmarks and forward markets. It helps market participants understand how prices are forming in real time.
Traders, analysts and risk teams use trades and orders data to monitor liquidity, identify market trends, support execution decisions and analyse OTC market behaviour across benchmarks such as Brent, WTI and Dubai.
Where does crude oil price data come from?
Crude oil price data comes from global trading hubs such as London, Houston, Singapore and Dubai, where broker desks facilitate OTC trading activity across benchmarks, regional grades and forward markets.
What crude oil benchmarks and grades are covered?
Coverage typically includes major benchmarks like Brent, WTI and Dubai, alongside regional and domestic grades such as WTS, Mars and MEH. These are used to track pricing across global and local supply chains.
