The term ‘West Texas Intermediate’ sometimes found in news

The term 'West Texas Intermediate' sometimes found in news, refers to a grade of

  1. Crude oil
  2. Bullion
  3. Rare earth elements
  4. Uranium

Answer: A

Explanation

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is a specific grade of crude oil and one of the main three benchmarks in oil pricing, along with Brent and Dubai Crude.

WTI is known as a light sweet oil because it contains 0.24% sulfur, making it "sweet," and has a low density, making it "light." It is the underlying commodity of the New York Mercantile Exchange's (NYMEX) oil futures contract and is considered a high-quality oil that is easily refined.

  • Exam Year: 2020