Kevin Book
Managing Director of Clearview Energy and non-resident senior advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, expert on energy markets and policy impacts on consumption.
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Apr 15, 2026 • 7min
So many different flavors of oil
Kevin Book, energy markets expert and policy advisor, and Fernando Valli, oil-market analyst who tracks grades and pricing, explain why there are dozens of oil types and how benchmarks differ. They dive into regional crudes, what transits the Strait of Hormuz, why spot and futures prices can diverge, and how shortages and conservation shape consumption.
