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Arab Light

Saudi Arabia (Ghawar, onshore)
81.33USD/BBL   +0.92  +1.14%
Updated : June 18, 2026

Arab Light Price Analysis

PeriodHighLowChange %
7 Days95.8480.41 16.1%
30 Days117.6980.41 31.68%
90 Days121.2980.41 33.7%
180 Days121.2980.41 33.7%
365 Days121.2980.41 33.7%

Arab Light Price History Chart

Arab Light Recent Price History

DatePriceChangeChange%
2026-06-1881.330.921.13%
2026-06-1780.41-4.876.06%
2026-06-1685.28-2.482.91%
2026-06-1587.76-4.925.61%
2026-06-1292.68-3.163.41%
2026-06-1195.841.661.73%
2026-06-1094.18-2.342.48%

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Technical Specifications

Basic Classification

Grade NameArab Light
ClassificationMedium/Sour
Region/Field)Saudi Arabia (Ghawar, onshore)

Chemical Properties

API Gravity (oAPI)33
Sulfur Content (%)1.7
Density (g/cm3)0.86
Pour Point (oC)15
Viscosity (cSt)12

Other Details

Diesel Yield (%)42-46
Gasoline Yield (%)20-24
Jet Fuel Yield (%)10-12'
Residual Fuel Yield (%)20-25
Delivery BasisRas Tanura, Yanbu
Major ExchangesSaudi OSP (vs Oman/Dubai); ICE
Export HubRas Tanura (KSA)
Main DestinationsAsia-Pacific, Europe
Benchmark TypeGlobal (export)

Key Characteristics

Saudi Arabia's flagship crude, OPEC reference

Typical Use/Refining Notes

Significant residuum yield; requires cracking

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Its high middle distillate yield and large production scale from Ghawar make it a reliable feedstock for diesel and jet fuel production.

Ghawar's unmatched capacity (5 Mb/d) allows Saudi Aramco to adjust output rapidly, influencing global benchmark differentials.
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