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Saharan Blend (Algeria)
Crude oil price, specifications and price history for Saharan Blend from Algeria (Hassi Messaoud).
Price · USD/bbl
$133.40
■ 0.00(0.00%)
Updated
API gravity45°Light
Sulfur0.1%Sweet
Density0.832g/cm³
DeliveryArzew/Bejaia (Algeria) Mediterranean
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Saharan Blend was priced at $133.40 per barrel on July 06, 2026. Saharan Blend is a Light, Sweet crude (45° API, 0.1% sulfur) delivered at Arzew/Bejaia (Algeria), Mediterranean, and traded on Platts (Med CIF quotes); Argus as the main Regional (Mediterranean) benchmark. Over the last 30 days it ranged between $68.40 and $133.40.
Price analysis
Saharan Blend price analysis
| Period | High | Low | Range % | Range · current $133.40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 Days | 133.40 | 68.40 | 48.73% | |
| 365 Days | 133.40 | 68.40 | 48.73% |
Bars span $68.40–$133.40, the full 365-day range.
Daily prices
Recent price history
| Date | Price | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104.24 | 0.00 | 0.00% | |
| 104.24 | 0.00 | 0.00% | |
| 104.24 | 0.00 | 0.00% | |
| 104.24 | 0.00 | 0.00% | |
| 104.24 | 0.00 | 0.00% | |
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Price history
Saharan Blend price history chart
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Crude quality
Technical specifications
Classification, chemical properties and trading details for Saharan Blend.
Basic classification
- Grade name
- Saharan Blend
- Classification
- Light/Sweet
- Region / field
- Algeria (Hassi Messaoud)
Chemical properties
- API gravity
- 45 °API
- Sulfur content
- 0.1%
- Density
- 0.832 g/cm³
- Pour point
- -8 °C
- Viscosity
- 3.7 cSt
Trading & logistics
- Delivery basis
- Arzew/Bejaia (Algeria), Mediterranean
- Major exchanges
- Platts (Med CIF quotes); Argus
- Export hub
- Skikda, Arzew, Bejaia
- Main destinations
- Europe, Mediterranean refineries
- Benchmark type
- Regional (Mediterranean)
Typical refinery yields
- Gasoline 50-54%
- Diesel 28-32%
- Jet fuel 10-12'%
- Residual fuel 06-08'%
Key characteristics
Premium light crude, minimal residue, high naphtha yields
Typical use / refining notes
Very high naphtha & gasoline yields; minimal residue
FAQ
Saharan Blend frequently asked questions
Quality, pricing and refining questions about Saharan Blend.
Its balanced light sweet quality (39.1° API, 0.30% sulfur) aligns with Mediterranean refinery configurations prioritizing gasoline and diesel production.
Upgrading separation and stabilization units reduces gas-oil ratio variations, ensuring tighter API and sulfur specs.
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