Crude Oil Trading and Transportation Economics

Objectives:

• Understand the basics of crude oil trading and its global significance.
• Explore the key economic factors affecting crude oil markets.
• Learn about the transportation and logistics of crude oil.
• Analyze the impact of transportation economics on crude oil pricing and trade.

Introduction to Crude Oil Trading

• Overview of the global oil market
• Key players in crude oil trading (producers, traders, and consumers)
• Types of crude oil (Brent, WTI, etc.)
• Market mechanisms (spot market, futures contracts, and derivatives)
• Factors influencing oil prices (geopolitics, supply and demand, economic conditions)

Economic Principles of Crude Oil Markets

• Supply and demand dynamics in the oil market
• The role of OPEC and non-OPEC producers
• The influence of global economic cycles on oil prices
• The impact of geopolitical events on oil supply and demand
• Price discovery mechanisms and market forecasting

Crude Oil Transportation and Logistics

• Methods of crude oil transportation (pipelines, tankers, rail, trucks)
• Key shipping routes for crude oil
• Infrastructure requirements for oil transportation
• Risks and challenges in crude oil logistics (safety, environmental, political)
• Regulation and international agreements affecting oil transportation

Economic Impact of Transportation on Oil Pricing and Trade

• The relationship between transportation costs and oil prices
• How transportation inefficiencies impact global trade
• The effect of transportation infrastructure on regional oil markets
• Environmental and regulatory costs in oil transportation

DATE:

1ST BATCH:        3rd – 6th Feb, 2026      

2ND BATCH:       26th – 29th May, 2026

3RD BATCH:       22nd – 25th Sept, 2026