Crude Oil Trading with London Commodity Markets

Crude oil or petroleum as it also known as is the most traded of all the commodities, and its price is quoted in barrels. There are two kinds of contracts that are traded; oil futures and options.

Crude Oil Trading with London Commodity Markets

Crude oil trading transactions take place on the price changes quoted for a barrel of oil, and which way the price goes determines whether you make money or lose. At no time will the trader actually physically purchase any oil.

Crude oil prices can be easily influenced by many factors, political and regional instability being well known factors. Though maintaining the balance between demand and supply are also major influencing factors. As the economies of India and China modernise combined with their large populations demand looks set to soar. Crude oil prices also affect currency trading and sometimes a weakened US dollar may cause a rise in the price of crude oil.

The technological advances in alternative or greener energies will also affect the price of oil. To cut a long story short oil trading can involve some significant price variations making it an exciting and potentially profitable commodity to trade in.

Crude oil commodity trading is no longer the exclusive domain of wealthy traders, thanks to the advance of online brokerage platforms. 

Trade in Crude Oil with London Commodity Markets

London Commodity Markets have access to one of the world’s largest oil trading markets which although extremely lucrative, can be extremely complicated and fast-paced.

Our team provides expert coverage of the international crude oil markets on behalf of our clients. Investors who qualify will be given the option to purchase wholesale allocations of barrels at extremely competitive rates.

Industry insiders predict oil prices will experience sharp rises in forthcoming years, making oil a lucrative investment opportunity.

For competitive pricing, tight spreads and high liquidity, speak to us at London Commodity Markets about trading in crude oil.

Crude Oil is a naturally occurring liquid normally extracted through drilling and pumping from underground wells. Crude oil is used for a wide range of products including: petrol, diesel, heating oil, plastic manufacturing and in the medical industry.

The Worlds top Crude Oil Companies

In 2010, the world's top three national oil companies by share of world production were: Saudi Aramco, National Iranian Oil Company, and PdVSA. Meanwhile, the three top international oil companies by share of world production were: Exxon Mobil, BP, and Royal Dutch Shell.

For more information on trading in crude oil contact the experts at London Commodity Markets