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Western Canadian Select

Canada (Alberta, Saskatchewan)
63.50USD/BBL   -0.94  -1.46%
Updated : June 18, 2026

Western Canadian Select Price Analysis

PeriodHighLowChange %
7 Days75.3663.50 15.74%
30 Days91.8063.50 30.83%
90 Days101.0263.50 37.14%
180 Days101.0263.50 37.14%
365 Days101.0263.50 37.14%

Western Canadian Select Price History Chart

Western Canadian Select Recent Price History

DatePriceChangeChange%
2026-06-1863.50-0.941.48%
2026-06-1764.440.741.15%
2026-06-1663.70-4.77.38%
2026-06-1568.40-4.136.04%
2026-06-1272.53-2.833.9%
2026-06-1175.36-0.490.65%
2026-06-1075.8500.00%

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Technical Specifications

Basic Classification

Grade NameWestern Canadian Select
ClassificationHeavy/Sour
Region/Field)Canada (Alberta, Saskatchewan)

Chemical Properties

API Gravity (oAPI)20.5
Sulfur Content (%)3.43
Density (g/cm3)0.96
Pour Point (oC)-22
Viscosity (cSt)200

Other Details

Diesel Yield (%)25-30
Gasoline Yield (%)15-20
Jet Fuel Yield (%)05-08'
Residual Fuel Yield (%)35-40
Delivery BasisHardisty, Alberta; Cushing
Major ExchangesArgus (Hardisty WCS); ICE
Export HubHardisty, Alberta
Main DestinationsUS Midwest (cokers), Gulf Coast
Benchmark TypeRegional (N. America)

Key Characteristics

Bitumen blend, requires upgrading/dilution, heavy processing

Typical Use/Refining Notes

Very high residuum (bitumen); needs upgrading (coking)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

WCS is distinctive as a blended stream combining raw bitumen from oil sands with synthetic crude oil and condensate diluent to meet pipeline specifications. This syndilbit blend provides consistent quality despite varying input streams, while its heavy characteristics (20.5° API) and high sulfur content (3.5%) require specialized refinery processing. The Hardisty hub blending operation creates supply reliability unavailable from single-field heavy crudes.

Pipeline capacity limitations create periodic price volatility for WCS, with insufficient takeaway capacity causing inventory buildups at Hardisty and wider discounts to WTI. Expansions like Trans Mountain and Line 3 have improved market access, but growing oil sands production continues to test transportation infrastructure. Capacity constraints can create $5-15/bbl additional discounts during peak production periods.
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