Traders buy and sell crude oil for immediate delivery on the spot market, where prices reflect real-time supply and demand. This market helps refineries secure cargoes quickly or hedge against price swings. Producers benefit from fast sales at current rates, while airlines and shipping firms gain price transparency, enabling better fuel cost management.
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