Argus Introduces Intraday EBOB Pricing to Enhance European Gasoline Market Transparency

On October 30, 2025, Argus Media, a renowned global energy and commodity pricing agency, unveiled its new intraday pricing for European gasoline, an enhancement meant to complement the existing Eurobob (EBOB) full-day assessments. This initiative is a significant step toward improving market transparency and providing participants with better visibility into gasoline prices throughout the trading day.

The newly launched intraday EBOB prices will be assessed at four designated times: 0930, 1200, 1400, and 1630 UK time. This approach allows stakeholders to capture crucial snapshots of European gasoline values, reflecting the latest developments in the fob AR (Amsterdam-Rotterdam) spot gasoline barge market as well as real-time Eurobob swap values. In doing so, Argus aims to better equip market participants, particularly those involved in wholesale and downstream operations, such as in West Africa. The demand for such intraday price assessments has been rising, with Argus' Eurobob gasoline prices increasingly making their mark on this market.

Argus's commitment to providing intraday pricing is a direct response to demands from its clients. Adrian Binks, Chairman and CEO of Argus Media, stated, “We are pleased to respond to requests from market participants to introduce intraday prices for our important EBOB gasoline benchmarks.” The launch of these new price assessments is likely to facilitate risk management strategies, enabling users to better manage their trading activities and make informed decisions based on real-time data.

Market participants will greatly appreciate this development, as the new intraday pricing allows them to track gasoline prices more closely and facilitates easier comparisons with global gasoline pricing benchmarks, such as RBOB in the United States and the recently introduced MEBOB pricing in the Mideast Gulf. With both non-oxy and oxy grades of Eurobob gasoline assessed throughout the day, the new intraday pricing also meets the growing interest in trading blendstocks for E10 and E5 gasoline across Europe and beyond.

In its continued efforts to support market dynamics, Argus will offer its Eurobob non-oxy and oxy barge prices as vital benchmarks in the European gasoline market. The Eurobob non-oxy price serves as a settlement basis for futures contracts listed by both Ice and CME, while the Eurobob oxy price is utilized for E5 gasoline blendstocks, reinforcing its importance across the trading landscape.

The launch of intraday pricing aligns seamlessly with Argus's longstanding commitment to providing trusted, transparent market intelligence. Since its inception in 1970, Argus has established itself as a leading independent provider of market information for energy and commodities, garnering trust from companies, trading firms, and governments across 160 countries. With nearly 1,500 staff and 30 offices globally, Argus is well-placed to contribute to the ongoing evolution of the gasoline market, making it easier for participants to navigate the complexities of pricing while promoting sound decision-making and strategic planning.

The introduction of intraday EBOB pricing marks an exciting evolution in how Argus provides real-time pricing assessment, ultimately contributing to enhanced transparency and better risk management for stakeholders in the gasoline market. As the demand for timely and accurate pricing information continues to grow, Argus is poised to remain a vital player in delivering high-quality market intelligence.

For more information about the new intraday pricing and other services, Argus Media invites interested parties to reach out through its regional offices in London, Houston, and Singapore.