Crude grade comparison

Ekofisk vs Mumbai High

North Sea (Norway/UK)

Ekofisk

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--
Class
Light/Sweet
API
38.5°
Sulfur
0.19%
VS
Ekofisk – Mumbai High spread -- · Ekofisk premium
India (Offshore Mumbai)

Mumbai High

$120.28USD/BBL
■ 0.00(0.00%)
Class
Light/Sweet
API
33.5°
Sulfur
0.25%

Ekofisk Crude vs Mumbai High Crude: on April 13, 2026 Mumbai High settled at $120.28/bbl (0.00%) and Ekofisk price information is not available. Ekofisk is light/sweet crude (38.5° API, 0.19% sulfur); Mumbai High is light/sweet crude (33.5° API, 0.25% sulfur).

Crude quality

Quality & refinery yields

How the two crudes differ in the barrel. Each property uses its own scale.

  • Ekofisk Crude
  • Mumbai High Crude

Physical & chemical properties

API gravityhigher = lighter
E38.5°
MH33.5°
Sulfur contenthigher = sourer
E0.19%
MH0.25%
Densityhigher = heavier
E0.835 g/cm³
MH0.855 g/cm³
Viscosityhigher = thicker
E3.3 cSt
MH5.5 cSt
Pour pointhigher = waxier
E-10 °C
MH12 °C

Typical refinery yields

Gasoline% of barrel
E48-52%
MH42-46%
Diesel% of barrel
E28-32%
MH30-34%
Jet fuel% of barrel
E14-16%
MH01-12'%
Residual fuel% of barrel
E06-08'%
MH10-12'%

Bars show each yield range; the faint part runs from 0 to the low end. Scale 0–50%.

Full specification comparison

Full specification comparison of Ekofisk Crude and Mumbai High Crude
PropertyEkofisk CrudeMumbai High CrudeEkofisk − Mumbai High
Classification
ClassificationLight/SweetLight/Sweet
OriginNorth Sea (Norway/UK)India (Offshore Mumbai)
Chemical properties
API gravity38.5° API33.5° API+5 °API
Sulfur content0.19%0.25%-0.06%
Density0.835 g/cm³0.855 g/cm³-0.02 g/cm³
Pour point-10 °C12 °C-22 °C
Viscosity3.3 cSt5.5 cSt-2.2 cSt
Typical refinery yields
Gasoline48-52%42-46%+6 pts
Diesel28-32%30-34%-2 pts
Jet fuel14-16%01-12'%+4 pts
Residual fuel06-08'%10-12'%-4 pts
Trading & logistics
Delivery basisTeesside loadingMumbai production
Major exchangesBFOET component; spotSpot differential
Export hubTeesside, StureMumbai, Kandla terminals
Main destinationsEuropeIndia domestic consumption
Benchmark typeGlobal (Brent basket)Regional (Domestic)
Market profile
Key characteristicsBFOET basket component, ultra-low sulfurIndian domestic feedstock, FPSO production
Refining notesComponent of Brent blend; premium qualitySupports India's refinery needs
FAQ

Ekofisk vs Mumbai High questions

The spread, the quality gap and why each grade is a benchmark.

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Ekofisk Crude was $ and Mumbai High Crude $120.28 per barrel, so Mumbai High traded at a premium of $0 over Ekofisk. Over the previous 30 shared price days the spread averaged -- $/bbl, with Mumbai High priced above Ekofisk on 0 day(s).

Ekofisk Crude is a light/sweet North Sea (Norway/UK) crude (38.5° API, 0.19% sulfur) and Global (Brent basket) benchmark. Mumbai High Crude is a light/sweet India (Offshore Mumbai) crude (33.5° API, 0.25% sulfur) and Regional (Domestic) benchmark.