Insight

Why benchmark price and delivered price are not the same

July 20, 2026

Market Intelligence

Public benchmarks provide a common market reference, but they rarely represent the final price paid by a buyer at destination. The delivered price may include quality differential, freight, insurance, inspection, storage, taxes and financing cost.nnBuyers should request a clear pricing formula rather than focusing only on a headline discount. Sellers should avoid issuing prices that omit material delivery assumptions.


Source: EIA

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