Saharan Blend
$133.40USD/BBL
■ 0.00(0.00%)
- Class
- Light/Sweet
- API
- 45°
- Sulfur
- 0.1%
Crude grade comparison
Saharan Blend vs Azeri Light (BTC)
Price, Saharan Blend spread, quality and refinery yields side by side. Updated .
VS
Saharan Blend – Azeri Light (BTC) spread
+49.31 USD/BBL · Saharan Blend premium
Azeri Light (BTC)
$84.09USD/BBL
▲ +0.93 (+1.11%)
- Class
- Light/Sweet
- API
- 35°
- Sulfur
- 0.15%
Saharan Blend Crude vs Azeri Light (BTC) Crude: on July 06, 2026 Saharan Blend settled at $133.40/bbl (0.00%) and Azeri Light (BTC) at $84.09/bbl (+1.11%), putting Saharan Blend $49.31 above Azeri Light (BTC). Saharan Blend is light/sweet crude (45° API, 0.1% sulfur); Azeri Light (BTC) is light/sweet crude (35° API, 0.15% sulfur).
Price history
Saharan Blend vs Azeri Light (BTC) price chart
Daily assessed prices in USD per barrel and the spread between them.
- 30-day Saharan Blend avg
- $122.64 30 shared days
- 30-day Azeri Light (BTC) avg
- $110.58 30 shared days
- Average spread
- +12.06 Saharan Blend minus Azeri Light (BTC)
- Days Saharan Blend above
- 6 / 30 widest $31.27 on 2026-06-10
Saharan Blend – Azeri Light (BTC) spread $/bbl · above zero: Saharan Blend premium · below zero: Azeri Light (BTC) premium
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| Date | Saharan Blend | Azeri Light (BTC) | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jun 2026 | - | 107.42 | - |
| 03 Jun 2026 | - | 109.82 | - |
| 02 Jun 2026 | - | 109.82 | - |
| 01 Jun 2026 | - | 116.39 | - |
| 29 May 2026 | - | 117.02 | - |
| 28 May 2026 | - | 120.03 | - |
| 21 May 2026 | - | 127.47 | - |
| 20 May 2026 | - | 131.26 | - |
| 18 May 2026 | - | 131.92 | - |
| 12 May 2026 | - | 126.70 | - |
| 11 May 2026 | - | 126.15 | - |
| 08 May 2026 | - | 121.96 | - |
| 05 May 2026 | - | 130.94 | - |
| 04 May 2026 | - | 130.94 | - |
| 28 Apr 2026 | - | 128.77 | - |
| 27 Apr 2026 | - | 126.90 | - |
| 26 Apr 2026 | - | 112.10 | - |
| 11 Apr 2026 | - | 119.00 | - |
| 06 Jul 2026 | 133.40 | - | - |
| 02 Jul 2026 | 133.40 | - | - |
| 01 Jul 2026 | 133.40 | - | - |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 68.40 | - | - |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 133.40 | - | - |
| 25 Jun 2026 | 133.40 | - | - |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 133.40 | - | - |
| 18 Jun 2026 | 133.40 | - | - |
| 17 Jun 2026 | 133.40 | - | - |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 133.40 | - | - |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 133.40 | - | - |
| 11 Jun 2026 | 133.40 | - | - |
| 10 Jun 2026 | 133.40 | 102.13 | +31.27 |
| 09 Jun 2026 | 133.40 | 103.93 | +29.47 |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 133.40 | 111.26 | +22.14 |
| 04 Jun 2026 | 133.40 | 112.84 | +20.56 |
| 27 May 2026 | 133.40 | 120.41 | +12.99 |
| 22 May 2026 | 133.40 | 126.93 | +6.47 |
| 19 May 2026 | 104.24 | 131.50 | -27.26 |
| 15 May 2026 | 104.24 | 115.52 | -11.28 |
| 14 May 2026 | 104.24 | 127.36 | -23.12 |
| 07 May 2026 | 104.24 | 122.33 | -18.09 |
| 01 May 2026 | 104.24 | 130.94 | -26.7 |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 104.24 | 128.77 | -24.53 |
| 01 Mar 2026 | 104.24 | - | - |
Price analysis
Highs and lows by period
| Period | Saharan Blend | Azeri Light (BTC) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Low | Range | High | Low | Range | |
| 7 Days | - | - | -% | - | - | -% |
| 30 Days | - | - | -% | - | - | -% |
| 90 Days | - | - | -% | - | - | -% |
| 180 Days | 133.4 | 68.4 | 48.73% | 131.92 | 83.16 | 36.96% |
| 365 Days | 133.4 | 68.4 | 48.73% | 131.92 | 83.16 | 36.96% |
Range = (high − low) ÷ high.
Daily prices
Recent prices & spread
| Date | Saharan Blend | Chg | Azeri Light (BTC) | Chg | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104.24 | 0 | ||||
| 104.24 | 0 | 128.77 | 0 | -24.53 | |
| 104.24 | 0 | 130.94 | +2.17 | -26.7 | |
| 104.24 | 0 | 122.33 | -8.61 | -18.09 | |
| 104.24 | 0 | 127.36 | +0.66 | -23.12 |
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Crude quality
Quality & refinery yields
How the two crudes differ in the barrel. Each property uses its own scale.
- Saharan Blend Crude
- Azeri Light (BTC) Crude
Physical & chemical properties
API gravityhigher = lighter
SB45°
AL(35°
Sulfur contenthigher = sourer
SB0.1%
AL(0.15%
Densityhigher = heavier
SB0.832 g/cm³
AL(0.851 g/cm³
Viscosityhigher = thicker
SB3.7 cSt
AL(4.2 cSt
Pour pointhigher = waxier
SB-8 °C
AL(15 °C
Typical refinery yields
Gasoline% of barrel
SB50-54%
AL(48-52%
Diesel% of barrel
SB28-32%
AL(28-32%
Jet fuel% of barrel
SB10-12'%
AL(01-12'%
Residual fuel% of barrel
SB06-08'%
AL(08-10'%
Bars show each yield range; the faint part runs from 0 to the low end. Scale 0–50%.
Full specification comparison
| Property | Saharan Blend Crude | Azeri Light (BTC) Crude | Saharan Blend − Azeri Light (BTC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classification | |||
| Classification | Light/Sweet | Light/Sweet | |
| Origin | Algeria (Hassi Messaoud) | Azerbaijan (Caspian Sea) | |
| Chemical properties | |||
| API gravity | 45° API | 35° API | +10 °API |
| Sulfur content | 0.1% | 0.15% | -0.05% |
| Density | 0.832 g/cm³ | 0.851 g/cm³ | -0.019 g/cm³ |
| Pour point | -8 °C | 15 °C | -23 °C |
| Viscosity | 3.7 cSt | 4.2 cSt | -0.5 cSt |
| Typical refinery yields | |||
| Gasoline | 50-54% | 48-52% | +2 pts |
| Diesel | 28-32% | 28-32% | 0 pts |
| Jet fuel | 10-12'% | 01-12'% | 0 pts |
| Residual fuel | 06-08'% | 08-10'% | -2 pts |
| Trading & logistics | |||
| Delivery basis | Arzew/Bejaia (Algeria), Mediterranean | Ceyhan (Turkey) | |
| Major exchanges | Platts (Med CIF quotes); Argus | Platts, Argus (Med CIF) | |
| Export hub | Skikda, Arzew, Bejaia | Ceyhan, Turkey (via BTC pipeline) | |
| Main destinations | Europe, Mediterranean refineries | Europe, Mediterranean | |
| Benchmark type | Regional (Mediterranean) | Regional (Med) | |
| Market profile | |||
| Key characteristics | Premium light crude, minimal residue, high naphtha yields | Caspian light sweet, BTC pipeline to Mediterranean | |
| Refining notes | Very high naphtha & gasoline yields; minimal residue | High gasoline & kerosene yields; low residual output | |
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July 06, 2026 Saharan Blend Crude was $133.40 and Azeri Light (BTC) Crude $84.09 per barrel, so Saharan Blend traded at a premium of $+49.31 over Azeri Light (BTC). Over the previous 30 shared price days the spread averaged +12.06 $/bbl, with Azeri Light (BTC) priced above Saharan Blend on 6 day(s).
Saharan Blend Crude is a light/sweet Algeria (Hassi Messaoud) crude (45° API, 0.1% sulfur) and Regional (Mediterranean) benchmark. Azeri Light (BTC) Crude is a light/sweet Azerbaijan (Caspian Sea) crude (35° API, 0.15% sulfur) and Regional (Med) benchmark.
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