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Oman (Fahud, Lekhwair, Yibal)
Medium/Sour
Regional (Asia)
DME (Oman Futures); CME; GME
Oman Blend (Oman)
Crude oil price, specifications and price history for Oman Blend from Oman (Fahud, Lekhwair, Yibal).
Price · USD/bbl
$64.15
▲ +0.74(+1.17%)
Updated
API gravity34°Light
Sulfur1.65%Sour
Density0.855g/cm³
DeliveryMina Al-Fahal Oman export
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Oman Blend was priced at $64.15 per barrel on July 06, 2026, up $+0.74 (+1.17%) from $63.41 in the previous session. Oman Blend is a Light, Sour crude (34° API, 1.65% sulfur) delivered at Mina Al-Fahal, Oman export, and traded on DME (Oman Futures); CME; GME as the main Regional (Asia) benchmark. Over the last 30 days it ranged between $63.41 and $92.44.
Price analysis
Oman Blend price analysis
| Period | High | Low | Range % | Range · current $64.15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 Days | 109.25 | 63.41 | 41.96% | |
| 365 Days | 109.25 | 63.41 | 41.96% |
Bars span $63.41–$109.25, the full 365-day range.
Daily prices
Recent price history
| Date | Price | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103.19 | 0.00 | 0.00% | |
| 101.91 | -1.28 | -1.24% | |
| 104.46 | +2.55 | +2.5% | |
| 106.53 | +2.07 | +1.98% | |
| 102.37 | -4.16 | -3.91% | |
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Price history
Oman Blend price history chart
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Crude quality
Technical specifications
Classification, chemical properties and trading details for Oman Blend.
Basic classification
- Grade name
- Oman Blend
- Classification
- Medium/Sour
- Region / field
- Oman (Fahud, Lekhwair, Yibal)
Chemical properties
- API gravity
- 34 °API
- Sulfur content
- 1.65%
- Density
- 0.855 g/cm³
- Pour point
- 3 °C
- Viscosity
- 7.2 cSt
Trading & logistics
- Delivery basis
- Mina Al-Fahal, Oman export
- Major exchanges
- DME (Oman Futures); CME; GME
- Export hub
- Mina Al-Fahal
- Main destinations
- China, India, South Korea, Japan
- Benchmark type
- Regional (Asia)
Typical refinery yields
- Gasoline 21-24%
- Diesel 36-40%
- Jet fuel 01-12'%
- Residual fuel 01-10'%
Key characteristics
East of Suez benchmark, DME futures most liquid sour crude contract
Typical use / refining notes
Medium sour crude, requires cracking/desulfurization
FAQ
Oman Blend frequently asked questions
Quality, pricing and refining questions about Oman Blend.
Oman crude serves as the flagship sour crude benchmark east of Suez, reflecting market fundamentals and allowing Asian refiners transparent pricing mechanisms to hedge and plan feedstock purchases effectively.
Oman is lighter and sweeter compared to Dubai, though heavier and with more sulfur than Murban. It occupies a middle ground, making it adaptable for many refinery configurations.
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