Argus

Argus is a major Price Reporting Agency specialising in global energy and commodity markets. It publishes benchmark assessments, market reports, freight indices, and analytical insights that support pricing, trading, hedging, and strategic planning across crude oil, refined products, natural gas, LNG, coal, power, metals, and petrochemicals. Argus assessments are based on transparent methodologies incorporating market-validated transactions, bids, offers, and other credible data. Many physical contracts reference Argus benchmarks—such as Argus Sour Crude Index, diesel and gasoline assessments, and regional natural-gas or LPG prices—making the agency’s outputs central to commercial valuation and risk management. Energy traders rely on Argus for daily pricing to settle swaps, structure basis trades, benchmark crude grades, and evaluate arbitrage opportunities. Its methodologies often complement those of Platts, providing alternative viewpoints or regional depth. Argus also offers forward curves, analytics, and sector-specific publications that capture evolving fundamentals, policy changes, and infrastructure developments. Overall, Argus contributes significantly to transparent price discovery, standardised contract settlement, and informed decision-making across global energy markets, particularly in segments where exchange-based trading remains limited or fragmented.