Azerbaijan (Caspian Sea) Light/Sweet Regional (Med) Platts, Argus (Med CIF)

Azeri Light (BTC) (Azerbaijan)

Crude oil price, specifications and price history for Azeri Light (BTC) from Azerbaijan (Caspian Sea).

Price · USD/bbl $84.09
▲ +0.93(+1.12%)
Updated
API gravity35°Light
Sulfur0.15%Sweet
Density0.851g/cm³
DeliveryCeyhan (Turkey)

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Azeri Light (BTC) was priced at $84.09 per barrel on July 06, 2026, up $+0.93 (+1.12%) from $83.16 in the previous session. Azeri Light (BTC) is a Light, Sweet crude (35° API, 0.15% sulfur) delivered at Ceyhan (Turkey), and traded on Platts, Argus (Med CIF) as the main Regional (Med) benchmark. Over the last 30 days it ranged between $83.16 and $107.42.

Price analysis

Azeri Light (BTC) price analysis

Azeri Light (BTC) high, low and range by period, USD per barrel
PeriodHighLowRange %Range · current $84.09
180 Days131.9283.1636.96%
365 Days131.9283.1636.96%

Bars span $83.16–$131.92, the full 365-day range.

Daily prices

Recent price history

Azeri Light (BTC) last 5 daily prices, USD per barrel
DatePriceChangeChange %
119.000.000.00%
112.10-6.9-5.8%
126.90+14.8+13.2%
128.77+1.87+1.47%
128.770.000.00%
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Price history

Azeri Light (BTC) price history chart

Daily assessed price in USD per barrel.

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Crude quality

Technical specifications

Classification, chemical properties and trading details for Azeri Light (BTC).

Basic classification

Grade name
Azeri Light (BTC)
Classification
Light/Sweet
Region / field
Azerbaijan (Caspian Sea)

Chemical properties

API gravity
35 °API
Sulfur content
0.15%
Density
0.851 g/cm³
Pour point
15 °C
Viscosity
4.2 cSt

Trading & logistics

Delivery basis
Ceyhan (Turkey)
Major exchanges
Platts, Argus (Med CIF)
Export hub
Ceyhan, Turkey (via BTC pipeline)
Main destinations
Europe, Mediterranean
Benchmark type
Regional (Med)

Typical refinery yields

  • Gasoline 48-52%
  • Diesel 28-32%
  • Jet fuel 01-12'%
  • Residual fuel 08-10'%

Key characteristics

Caspian light sweet, BTC pipeline to Mediterranean

Typical use / refining notes

High gasoline & kerosene yields; low residual output

FAQ

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