Compare the relative value of metals over time
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The platinum-to-palladium ratio compares these two platinum group metals (PGMs). Both are used in catalytic converters, but gasoline vehicles primarily use palladium while diesel vehicles traditionally use platinum.
Palladium became more expensive than platinum around 2017 due to surging gasoline vehicle demand and supply constraints. This ratio helps traders understand automotive industry trends, emissions regulation impacts, and potential substitution between these metals. Some automakers are now substituting platinum for palladium in catalytic converters due to price differences.