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Crude oil price, specifications and price history for Louisiana Light Sweet from USA (Gulf Coast).
Price · USD/bbl
$66.93
▼ -0.25(-0.37%)
Updated
API gravity35.6°Light
Sulfur0.37%Sweet
Density0.845g/cm³
DeliverySt. James Louisiana
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Louisiana Light Sweet was priced at $66.93 per barrel on July 06, 2026, down $-0.25 (-0.37%) from $67.18 in the previous session. Louisiana Light Sweet is a Light, Sweet crude (35.6° API, 0.37% sulfur) delivered at St. James, Louisiana, and traded on Argus (LLS Index) as the main Regional (US Gulf) benchmark. Over the last 30 days it ranged between $66.93 and $89.05.
Price analysis
Louisiana Light Sweet price analysis
| Period | High | Low | Range % | Range · current $66.93 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 Days | 100.24 | 66.93 | 33.23% | |
| 365 Days | 100.24 | 66.93 | 33.23% |
Bars span $66.93–$100.24, the full 365-day range.
Daily prices
Recent price history
| Date | Price | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90.11 | 0.00 | 0.00% | |
| 94.87 | 0.00 | 0.00% | |
| 100.24 | +5.37 | +5.66% | |
| 90.05 | -10.19 | -10.17% | |
| 90.05 | 0.00 | 0.00% | |
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Price history
Louisiana Light Sweet price history chart
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Crude quality
Technical specifications
Classification, chemical properties and trading details for Louisiana Light Sweet.
Basic classification
- Grade name
- Louisiana Light Sweet
- Classification
- Light/Sweet
- Region / field
- USA (Gulf Coast)
Chemical properties
- API gravity
- 35.6 °API
- Sulfur content
- 0.37%
- Density
- 0.845 g/cm³
- Pour point
- -8 °C
- Viscosity
- 3.2 cSt
Trading & logistics
- Delivery basis
- St. James, Louisiana
- Major exchanges
- Argus (LLS Index)
- Export hub
- St. James, Louisiana
- Main destinations
- US refineries, Gulf Coast
- Benchmark type
- Regional (US Gulf)
Typical refinery yields
- Gasoline 48-52%
- Diesel 26-30%
- Jet fuel 01-12'%
- Residual fuel 08-10'%
Key characteristics
US Gulf Coast light sweet benchmark, premium gasoline
Typical use / refining notes
High yield of gasoline & jet fuel; easily refined
FAQ
Louisiana Light Sweet frequently asked questions
Quality, pricing and refining questions about Louisiana Light Sweet.
LLS commands premiums due to superior Gulf Coast location providing direct pipeline access to sophisticated refineries optimized for light sweet crude, avoiding transportation costs from Cushing. The grade's gasoline-rich yield pattern (47-52%) matches Gulf Coast refinery configurations perfectly, while coastal location enables efficient export access. Supply constraints from declining offshore production and limited blending components support structural premiums during strong demand periods.
The Capline reversal transformed LLS distribution by enabling Permian crude delivery to Gulf Coast rather than transporting LLS northward, reducing LLS availability for inland markets while concentrating supply at coastal refineries. This change supports LLS premiums by improving supply-demand balance at Gulf Coast, while creating opportunities for LLS exports. The reconfiguration demonstrates infrastructure adaptation to changing US crude production geography.
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