Saharan Blend
$133.40USD/BBL
■ 0.00(0.00%)
- Class
- Light/Sweet
- API
- 45°
- Sulfur
- 0.1%
Crude grade comparison
Saharan Blend vs Cabinda
Price, Saharan Blend spread, quality and refinery yields side by side. Updated .
VS
Saharan Blend – Cabinda spread
+69.84 USD/BBL · Saharan Blend premium
Cabinda
$63.56USD/BBL
▲ +1.24 (+1.95%)
- Class
- Light/Sweet
- API
- 32°
- Sulfur
- 0.2%
Saharan Blend Crude vs Cabinda Crude: on July 06, 2026 Saharan Blend settled at $133.40/bbl (0.00%) and Cabinda at $63.56/bbl (+1.95%), putting Saharan Blend $69.84 above Cabinda. Saharan Blend is light/sweet crude (45° API, 0.1% sulfur); Cabinda is light/sweet crude (32° API, 0.2% sulfur).
Price history
Saharan Blend vs Cabinda 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 Cabinda avg
- $89.21 30 shared days
- Average spread
- +33.43 Saharan Blend minus Cabinda
- Days Saharan Blend above
- 12 / 30 widest $66.06 on 2026-06-25
Saharan Blend – Cabinda spread $/bbl · above zero: Saharan Blend premium · below zero: Cabinda premium
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| Date | Saharan Blend | Cabinda | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2026 | - | 72.92 | - |
| 15 Jun 2026 | - | 82.71 | - |
| 08 Jun 2026 | - | 98.29 | - |
| 03 Jun 2026 | - | 97.41 | - |
| 02 Jun 2026 | - | 93.48 | - |
| 01 Jun 2026 | - | 93.48 | - |
| 29 May 2026 | - | 92.72 | - |
| 28 May 2026 | - | 95.73 | - |
| 21 May 2026 | - | 103.17 | - |
| 20 May 2026 | - | 111.75 | - |
| 18 May 2026 | - | 113.25 | - |
| 12 May 2026 | - | 106.43 | - |
| 11 May 2026 | - | 107.39 | - |
| 08 May 2026 | - | 102.71 | - |
| 28 Apr 2026 | - | 107.37 | - |
| 27 Apr 2026 | - | 108.50 | - |
| 24 Apr 2026 | - | 105.33 | - |
| 08 Mar 2026 | - | 88.93 | - |
| 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 | 67.34 | +66.06 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 133.40 | 77.50 | +55.9 |
| 18 Jun 2026 | 133.40 | 74.17 | +59.23 |
| 17 Jun 2026 | 133.40 | 77.81 | +55.59 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 133.40 | 81.83 | +51.57 |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 133.40 | 87.75 | +45.65 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | 133.40 | - | - |
| 10 Jun 2026 | 133.40 | 90.52 | +42.88 |
| 09 Jun 2026 | 133.40 | 94.09 | +39.31 |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 133.40 | 95.97 | +37.43 |
| 04 Jun 2026 | 133.40 | 97.68 | +35.72 |
| 27 May 2026 | 133.40 | 96.11 | +37.29 |
| 22 May 2026 | 133.40 | 102.63 | +30.77 |
| 19 May 2026 | 104.24 | - | - |
| 15 May 2026 | 104.24 | - | - |
| 14 May 2026 | 104.24 | - | - |
| 07 May 2026 | 104.24 | - | - |
| 01 May 2026 | 104.24 | - | - |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 104.24 | - | - |
| 01 Mar 2026 | 104.24 | - | - |
Price analysis
Highs and lows by period
| Period | Saharan Blend | Cabinda | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Low | Range | High | Low | Range | |
| 7 Days | - | - | -% | - | - | -% |
| 30 Days | - | - | -% | - | - | -% |
| 90 Days | - | - | -% | - | - | -% |
| 180 Days | 133.4 | 68.4 | 48.73% | 113.25 | 62.32 | 44.97% |
| 365 Days | 133.4 | 68.4 | 48.73% | 113.25 | 62.32 | 44.97% |
Range = (high − low) ÷ high.
Daily prices
Recent prices & spread
| Date | Saharan Blend | Chg | Cabinda | Chg | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104.24 | 0 | ||||
| 104.24 | 0 | ||||
| 104.24 | 0 | ||||
| 104.24 | 0 | ||||
| 104.24 | 0 |
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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
- Cabinda Crude
Physical & chemical properties
API gravityhigher = lighter
SB45°
C32°
Sulfur contenthigher = sourer
SB0.1%
C0.2%
Densityhigher = heavier
SB0.832 g/cm³
C0.865 g/cm³
Viscosityhigher = thicker
SB3.7 cSt
C6.8 cSt
Pour pointhigher = waxier
SB-8 °C
C3 °C
Typical refinery yields
Gasoline% of barrel
SB50-54%
C42-46%
Diesel% of barrel
SB28-32%
C32-36%
Jet fuel% of barrel
SB10-12'%
C01-12'%
Residual fuel% of barrel
SB06-08'%
C08-12'%
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 | Cabinda Crude | Saharan Blend − Cabinda |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classification | |||
| Classification | Light/Sweet | Light/Sweet | |
| Origin | Algeria (Hassi Messaoud) | Angola (Offshore Cabinda) | |
| Chemical properties | |||
| API gravity | 45° API | 32° API | +13 °API |
| Sulfur content | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| Density | 0.832 g/cm³ | 0.865 g/cm³ | -0.033 g/cm³ |
| Pour point | -8 °C | 3 °C | -11 °C |
| Viscosity | 3.7 cSt | 6.8 cSt | -3.1 cSt |
| Typical refinery yields | |||
| Gasoline | 50-54% | 42-46% | +8 pts |
| Diesel | 28-32% | 32-36% | -4 pts |
| Jet fuel | 10-12'% | 01-12'% | 0 pts |
| Residual fuel | 06-08'% | 08-12'% | -4 pts |
| Trading & logistics | |||
| Delivery basis | Arzew/Bejaia (Algeria), Mediterranean | Cabinda FPSOs | |
| Major exchanges | Platts (Med CIF quotes); Argus | Spot differential to Brent | |
| Export hub | Skikda, Arzew, Bejaia | Cabinda FPSO terminals | |
| Main destinations | Europe, Mediterranean refineries | Europe, US East Coast, Asia | |
| Benchmark type | Regional (Mediterranean) | Regional/Spot | |
| Market profile | |||
| Key characteristics | Premium light crude, minimal residue, high naphtha yields | Angolan premium offshore, high-grade deepwater | |
| Refining notes | Very high naphtha & gasoline yields; minimal residue | FPSO offshore production, consistent quality | |
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July 06, 2026 Saharan Blend Crude was $133.40 and Cabinda Crude $63.56 per barrel, so Saharan Blend traded at a premium of $+69.84 over Cabinda. Over the previous 30 shared price days the spread averaged +33.43 $/bbl, with Cabinda priced above Saharan Blend on 12 day(s).
Saharan Blend Crude is a light/sweet Algeria (Hassi Messaoud) crude (45° API, 0.1% sulfur) and Regional (Mediterranean) benchmark. Cabinda Crude is a light/sweet Angola (Offshore Cabinda) crude (32° API, 0.2% sulfur) and Regional/Spot benchmark.