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Basrah Kurmala (Iraq)
Crude oil price, specifications and price history for Basrah Kurmala from Iraq (Rumaila Kurmala layer).
Price · USD/bbl
$117.62
■ 0.00(0.00%)
Updated
API gravity32.2°Light
Sulfur2%Sour
Density0.86g/cm³
DeliveryBasrah terminals
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Basrah Kurmala was priced at $117.62 per barrel on March 01, 2026. Basrah Kurmala is a Light, Sour crude (32.2° API, 2% sulfur) delivered at Basrah terminals, and traded on SOMO OSP differential as the main Regional benchmark. Over the last 30 days it ranged between $117.62 and $122.00.
Price analysis
Basrah Kurmala price analysis
| Period | High | Low | Range % | Range · current $117.62 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 365 Days | 122.00 | 117.62 | 3.59% |
Bars span $117.62–$122.00, the full 365-day range.
Daily prices
Recent price history
| Date | Price | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117.62 | 0.00 | 0.00% | |
| 122.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | |
| 117.62 | -4.38 | -3.59% | |
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Price history
Basrah Kurmala 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 Basrah Kurmala.
Basic classification
- Grade name
- Basrah Kurmala
- Classification
- Medium/Sour
- Region / field
- Iraq (Rumaila Kurmala layer)
Chemical properties
- API gravity
- 32.2 °API
- Sulfur content
- 2%
- Density
- 0.86 g/cm³
- Pour point
- 15 °C
- Viscosity
- 8.5 cSt
Trading & logistics
- Delivery basis
- Basrah terminals
- Major exchanges
- SOMO OSP differential
- Export hub
- Basrah terminals
- Main destinations
- Asia
- Benchmark type
- Regional
Typical refinery yields
- Gasoline 20-24%
- Diesel 38-42%
- Jet fuel 10-12'%
- Residual fuel 18-22%
Key characteristics
Iraqi segregated low-sulfur layer
Typical use / refining notes
Quality-segregated from main crude stream
FAQ
Basrah Kurmala frequently asked questions
Quality, pricing and refining questions about Basrah Kurmala.
Its lower sulfur content provides slightly higher refining margins compared to standard Basrah Medium.
It is produced as a segregated higher-quality crude stream from the main production complex.
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