The price of DME Oman Crude Oil Futures Contract went down by US$2.01, closing at US$45.65 a barrel for March delivery, at Dubai Mercantile Exchange at 12:30 p.m., Dubai time.
DME Oman crude oil is considered a benchmark for pricing crude oil by the countries that produce it, and it gives them a differential price that reflects the quality of the product.
The Dubai Mercantile Exchange Limited, DME, is the premier energy-focused commodities exchange East of Suez, and home to the world’s third crude benchmark.
DME is a joint venture between Dubai Holding, Oman Investment Fund and CME Group. A number of global financial institutions and energy trading firms have equity stakes in the DME, providing the exchange with a resounding vote of confidence by major players in global energy markets.
Source : WAM News Agency for United Arab Emirates
