Crude grade comparison

Oman-Murzuq Blend vs Basrah Super Light

Price, Oman-Murzuq Blend spread, quality and refinery yields side by side. Updated .

Oman/Libya (hybrid)

Oman-Murzuq Blend

$65.20USD/BBL
■ 0.00(0.00%)
Class
Light/Sweet-Sour
API
37°
Sulfur
1.2%
VS
Oman-Murzuq Blend – Basrah Super Light spread -- USD/BBL · Oman-Murzuq Blend premium
Iraq (West Qurna 2, Rumaila)

Basrah Super Light

--
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Class
Light/Sweet-Sour
API
39°
Sulfur
1.2%

Oman-Murzuq Blend Crude vs Basrah Super Light Crude: on June 30, 2026 Oman-Murzuq Blend settled at $65.20/bbl (0.00%) and Basrah Super Light price information is not available. Oman-Murzuq Blend is light/sweet-sour crude (37° API, 1.2% sulfur); Basrah Super Light is light/sweet-sour crude (39° API, 1.2% sulfur).

Crude quality

Quality & refinery yields

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

  • Oman-Murzuq Blend Crude
  • Basrah Super Light Crude

Physical & chemical properties

API gravityhigher = lighter
OB37°
BSL39°
Sulfur contenthigher = sourer
OB1.2%
BSL1.2%
Densityhigher = heavier
OB0.83 g/cm³
BSL0.83 g/cm³
Viscosityhigher = thicker
OB5.5 cSt
BSL5.5 cSt
Pour pointhigher = waxier
OB-2 °C
BSL10 °C

Typical refinery yields

Gasoline% of barrel
OB48-52%
BSL45-49%
Diesel% of barrel
OB28-32%
BSL30-34%
Jet fuel% of barrel
OB10-12'%
BSL01-12'%
Residual fuel% of barrel
OB08-10'%
BSL08-12'%

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 Oman-Murzuq Blend Crude and Basrah Super Light Crude
PropertyOman-Murzuq Blend CrudeBasrah Super Light CrudeOman-Murzuq Blend − Basrah Super Light
Classification
ClassificationLight/Sweet-SourLight/Sweet-Sour
OriginOman/Libya (hybrid)Iraq (West Qurna 2, Rumaila)
Chemical properties
API gravity37° API39° API-2 °API
Sulfur content1.2%1.2%0%
Density0.83 g/cm³0.83 g/cm³0 g/cm³
Pour point-2 °C10 °C-12 °C
Viscosity5.5 cSt5.5 cSt0 cSt
Typical refinery yields
Gasoline48-52%45-49%+3 pts
Diesel28-32%30-34%-2 pts
Jet fuel10-12'%01-12'%0 pts
Residual fuel08-10'%08-12'%-2 pts
Trading & logistics
Delivery basisOman & LibyaBasrah terminals
Major exchangesDME-linked differentialSOMO OSP premium
Export hubOman & Libyan terminalsBasrah terminals
Main destinationsSingapore, China, IndiaAsia, Europe
Benchmark typeRegional/SpotRegional
Market profile
Key characteristicsStrategic hybrid blend for market optimizationIraqi segregated ultra-light layer, premium octane
Refining notesCustom blended for market conditionsSegregated for premium gasoline
FAQ

Oman-Murzuq Blend vs Basrah Super Light questions

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June 30, 2026 Oman-Murzuq Blend Crude was $65.20 and Basrah Super Light Crude $ per barrel, so Basrah Super Light traded at a premium of $0 over Oman-Murzuq Blend. Over the previous 30 shared price days the spread averaged -- $/bbl, with Basrah Super Light priced above Oman-Murzuq Blend on 0 day(s).

Oman-Murzuq Blend Crude is a light/sweet-sour Oman/Libya (hybrid) crude (37° API, 1.2% sulfur) and Regional/Spot benchmark. Basrah Super Light Crude is a light/sweet-sour Iraq (West Qurna 2, Rumaila) crude (39° API, 1.2% sulfur) and Regional benchmark.