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Alaska North Slope (USA)
Crude oil price, specifications and price history for Alaska North Slope from USA (Alaska).
Price · USD/bbl
$89.90
■ 0.00(0.00%)
Updated
API gravity31.9°Light
Sulfur0.93%Sour
Density0.87g/cm³
DeliveryValdez Alaska (US West Coast)
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Alaska North Slope was priced at $89.90 per barrel on July 06, 2026. Alaska North Slope is a Light, Sour crude (31.9° API, 0.93% sulfur) delivered at Valdez, Alaska (US West Coast), and traded on Platts (ANS West Coast); CME as the main Regional (US WC) benchmark. Over the last 30 days it ranged between $89.90 and $104.55.
Price analysis
Alaska North Slope price analysis
| Period | High | Low | Range % | Range · current $89.90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 Days | 116.17 | 89.90 | 22.61% | |
| 365 Days | 116.17 | 89.90 | 22.61% |
Bars span $89.90–$116.17, the full 365-day range.
Daily prices
Recent price history
| Date | Price | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 109.36 | 0.00 | 0.00% | |
| 90.38 | -18.98 | -17.36% | |
| 109.05 | +18.67 | +20.66% | |
| 115.54 | +6.49 | +5.95% | |
| 116.17 | +0.63 | +0.55% | |
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Price history
Alaska North Slope price history chart
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Crude quality
Technical specifications
Classification, chemical properties and trading details for Alaska North Slope.
Basic classification
- Grade name
- Alaska North Slope
- Classification
- Medium/Sour
- Region / field
- USA (Alaska)
Chemical properties
- API gravity
- 31.9 °API
- Sulfur content
- 0.93%
- Density
- 0.87 g/cm³
- Pour point
- 15 °C
- Viscosity
- 7.8 cSt
Trading & logistics
- Delivery basis
- Valdez, Alaska (US West Coast)
- Major exchanges
- Platts (ANS West Coast); CME
- Export hub
- Valdez, Alaska
- Main destinations
- US West Coast, Asia
- Benchmark type
- Regional (US WC)
Typical refinery yields
- Gasoline 36-40%
- Diesel 32-36%
- Jet fuel 10-12'%
- Residual fuel 16-20%
Key characteristics
US West Coast benchmark, moderate sour grade
Typical use / refining notes
Moderate distillate yield; significant fuel oil portion
FAQ
Alaska North Slope frequently asked questions
Quality, pricing and refining questions about Alaska North Slope.
The current price of Alaska North Slope is 89.90 USD/BBL as of July 06, 2026.
Gasoline : 36-40
Diesel : 32-36
Jet Fuel : 10-12'
Residual Fuel : 16-20
Alaska North Slope is produced from USA (Alaska) oil field
Alaska North Slope is primarily exported from Valdez, Alaska.
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