• 24-month rolling price forecast
  Data for octane blending can be downloaded via the Argus Direct® platform.
• 5-year price forecast
  Published annually.
• Energy assumptions, feedstocks and production economics
  Updates on turnaround schedules, supply disruptions and capacity additions.
• What’s changed summary
  Highlighting major developments affecting price forecast updates versus prior month.
• Regional commentaries
  Including trade flows and import/export data, freight and supply chain insights.
• Derivatives insight
  Analysis of MTBE, ETBE, alkylate, reformate, toluene and other high octane gasoline blending components.
• Key market sensitivities
  Review of the risks that could affect price forecasts.
• Access to specialists
  Speak to the experts behind Argus’ forecast services.

The Argus Octane Blending Outlook service is for anyone engaged in the MTBE and ETBE market and seeking a perspective on the marketplace. Below are examples of how some clients use this service.
 

• Producers and consumers of gasoline blending components
  Use our data and market analysis for an independent view on supply, demand and market dynamics for commercial discussions, supply and operations planning and short-term commercial tactics. 
• Distributors and traders
  Use our global price data, regional market analysis, and capacity lost analysis to review arbitrage and trade opportunities, and to support price negotiations.
• Banks and investors 
  Use our price data to model listed companies producing, or with major spend on, gasoline blending components. Use our global market analysis and news to keep abreast of the latest market dynamics.