The 92 v MOPJ (9.0) contract is a commodity SB (Spread Bet) in the Gasoline group that represents the price differential between Singapore Mogas 92 Unleaded and Naphtha C+F Japan Cargo (“MOPJ”).
Contract Purpose
This product differential contract allows market participants to:
- Hedge exposure to the price spread between Singapore Mogas 92 Unleaded and Naphtha C+F Japan Cargo
- Speculate on refining margins for producing gasoline from naphtha
- Manage risk related to gasoline and naphtha price fluctuations in the Asian market
Market Significance
- Price Discovery: Serves as a benchmark for the relative value of gasoline and naphtha in the Asian market
- Refining Margins: Reflects the economics of producing gasoline from naphtha
- Regional Demand Patterns: Captures shifts in demand between gasoline and petrochemical feedstocks
Trading Benefits
- Risk Management: Allows hedging against price volatility in the gasoline and naphtha markets
- Market Access: Provides exposure to key Asian gasoline and naphtha markets
- Spread Trading: Enables traders to capitalise on price differentials between gasoline and naphtha
This contract is particularly useful for refineries, petrochemical companies, and commodity traders operating in the Asia-Pacific region, offering them a tool to manage price risks and implement sophisticated trading strategies in the gasoline and naphtha markets.