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Crude oil price, specifications and price history for Mars Blend from USA (Gulf of Mexico).
Price · USD/bbl
$83.41
▲ +0.74(+0.9%)
Updated
API gravity30°Medium
Sulfur1.87%Sour
Density0.87g/cm³
DeliveryLOOP Clovelly Louisiana
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Mars Blend was priced at $83.41 per barrel on July 06, 2026, up $+0.74 (+0.9%) from $82.67 in the previous session. Mars Blend is a Medium, Sour crude (30° API, 1.87% sulfur) delivered at LOOP Clovelly, Louisiana, and traded on Argus (ASCI); CME Mars Futures as the main Regional (US Gulf) benchmark. Over the last 30 days it ranged between $62.15 and $113.50.
Price analysis
Mars Blend price analysis
| Period | High | Low | Range % | Range · current $83.41 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 Days | 122.16 | 62.15 | 49.12% | |
| 365 Days | 122.16 | 62.15 | 49.12% |
Bars span $62.15–$122.16, the full 365-day range.
Daily prices
Recent price history
| Date | Price | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98.08 | 0.00 | 0.00% | |
| 119.06 | +20.98 | +21.39% | |
| 118.44 | -0.62 | -0.52% | |
| 119.96 | +1.52 | +1.28% | |
| 119.96 | 0.00 | 0.00% | |
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Price history
Mars Blend price history chart
Daily assessed price in USD per barrel.
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Crude quality
Technical specifications
Classification, chemical properties and trading details for Mars Blend.
Basic classification
- Grade name
- Mars Blend
- Classification
- Medium/Sour
- Region / field
- USA (Gulf of Mexico)
Chemical properties
- API gravity
- 30 °API
- Sulfur content
- 1.87%
- Density
- 0.87 g/cm³
- Pour point
- 10 °C
- Viscosity
- 8.5 cSt
Trading & logistics
- Delivery basis
- LOOP Clovelly, Louisiana
- Major exchanges
- Argus (ASCI); CME Mars Futures
- Export hub
- LOOP Clovelly, Louisiana
- Main destinations
- US Gulf Coast refineries
- Benchmark type
- Regional (US Gulf)
Typical refinery yields
- Gasoline 20-24%
- Diesel 40-45%
- Jet fuel 10-12'%
- Residual fuel 18-22%
Key characteristics
US Gulf Coast benchmark, coker feedstock
Typical use / refining notes
High sulfur & resid; processed in coking refineries
FAQ
Mars Blend frequently asked questions
Quality, pricing and refining questions about Mars Blend.
Mars Blend serves as a cornerstone feedstock for Gulf Coast refineries specifically configured for medium sour crude processing. Its 28.9° API gravity and 2.1% sulfur content match the design specifications of complex refineries with hydrocracking and coking units, enabling optimal economic performance. The crude's domestic production provides supply security while its consistent quality from Shell/BP operations ensures reliable refinery planning and operations.
As a primary component of the Argus Sour Crude Index, Mars Blend pricing influences broader US sour crude markets and provides hedging opportunities for refiners processing similar grades. The ASCI weighting mechanism ensures Mars pricing reflects actual trading volumes and market liquidity, making it a reliable benchmark for US Gulf Coast sour crude markets and enabling effective risk management for market participants.
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