Crack Spread Analysis

Crack Spread Analysis MCP Connector for Claude

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Analyze refinery profitability by calculating crack spreads and hedge ratios.

4 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

This MCP server provides essential tools for refinery economics. Use get_current_spread to calculate immediate profitability based on crude and product prices. Analyze market cycles with get_historical_trend, determine risk mitigation strategies using calculate_hedge_ratio, and adjust yields based on crude characteristics with get_quality_impact_adjustment.

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4 tools expose this connector's capabilities to your AI agent.

calculate_hedge_ratio

Determines the optimal ratio of financial hedging required to mitigate price risk

get_current_spread

Calculates the immediate profitability of a specific refinery configuration based on current market prices

get_historical_trend

Analyzes how the crack spread for a specific configuration has moved over a given period

get_quality_impact_adjustment

Provides the adjustment factor required based on the specific characteristics of a crude oil

See how to talk to your AI agent using Crack Spread Analysis.

What is the current 3-2-1 crack spread if crude is $80 and gasoline/diesel are $110 and $95?

The current 3-2-1 crack spread value is $55.00 per barrel.

Show me the historical trend for the 5-3-2 spread in the US Gulf Coast from 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31.

The average spread for the period was $42.50 with a volatility of 5.2 and an upward trend direction.

Calculate a hedge ratio for a spread of $50 with a volatility of 4 and risk tolerance of 0.5.

The recommended hedge ratio is 0.65, with an estimated hedge cost of $12.50.

You can use the `get_current_spread` tool by providing the crude price, product prices, and the specific spread type like 3-2-1.

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