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Forties (UK)
Crude oil price, specifications and price history for Forties from North Sea (UK sector).
Price · USD/bbl
$148.87
■ 0.00(0.00%)
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API gravity37.8°Light
Sulfur0.41%Sweet
Density0.837g/cm³
DeliveryHound Point Flotta
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Forties was priced at $148.87 per barrel on April 13, 2026. Forties is a Light, Sweet crude (37.8° API, 0.41% sulfur) delivered at Hound Point, Flotta, and traded on Dated Brent component; spot as the main Global (Brent basket) benchmark. Over the last 30 days it ranged between $148.87 and $148.87.
Price analysis
Forties price analysis
| Period | High | Low | Range % | Range · current $148.87 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 365 Days | 148.87 | 148.87 | 0.00% |
Bars span $148.87–$148.87, the full 365-day range.
Daily prices
Recent price history
| Date | Price | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148.87 | 0.00 | 0.00% | |
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Price history
Forties price history chart
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Crude quality
Technical specifications
Classification, chemical properties and trading details for Forties.
Basic classification
- Grade name
- Forties
- Classification
- Light/Sweet
- Region / field
- North Sea (UK sector)
Chemical properties
- API gravity
- 37.8 °API
- Sulfur content
- 0.41%
- Density
- 0.837 g/cm³
- Pour point
- -8 °C
- Viscosity
- 3.8 cSt
Trading & logistics
- Delivery basis
- Hound Point, Flotta
- Major exchanges
- Dated Brent component; spot
- Export hub
- Hound Point, Flotta
- Main destinations
- Europe
- Benchmark type
- Global (Brent basket)
Typical refinery yields
- Gasoline 46-50%
- Diesel 28-32%
- Jet fuel 01-12'%
- Residual fuel 08-10'%
Key characteristics
BFOET basket component, established North Sea producer
Typical use / refining notes
Component of Brent blend pricing
FAQ
Forties frequently asked questions
Quality, pricing and refining questions about Forties.
Forties serves as a cornerstone component of the BFOET basket underlying Brent crude pricing, with its large production volume providing liquidity and market depth essential for accurate price discovery. As one of the most actively traded North Sea grades, Forties transactions directly influence Dated Brent assessments used to price approximately 60% of global crude oil trades. Its consistent availability and established quality specifications make it indispensable to international crude pricing mechanisms.
Forties crude exhibits sulfur content variations (0.35-0.45%) that trigger quality adjustment mechanisms including de-escalator pricing for higher sulfur levels. These adjustments ensure fair value recognition while maintaining refinery acceptability across different sulfur specifications. Quality consistency through blending operations at Kinneil terminal standardizes specifications, enabling reliable refinery planning and processing optimization for European facilities.
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