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West Texas Intermediate (USA)
Crude oil price, specifications and price history for West Texas Intermediate from USA (Texas/Oklahoma).
Price · USD/bbl
$68.55
▲ +0.15(+0.22%)
Updated
API gravity39.6°Light
Sulfur0.24%Sweet
Density0.827g/cm³
DeliveryCushing Oklahoma
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West Texas Intermediate was priced at $68.55 per barrel on July 06, 2026, up $+0.15 (+0.22%) from $68.40 in the previous session. West Texas Intermediate is a Light, Sweet crude (39.6° API, 0.24% sulfur) delivered at Cushing, Oklahoma, and traded on NYMEX (CME) as the main Global benchmark. Over the last 30 days it ranged between $68.40 and $91.31.
Price analysis
West Texas Intermediate price analysis
| Period | High | Low | Range % | Range · current $68.55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 Days | 105.42 | 68.40 | 35.12% | |
| 365 Days | 106.88 | 68.40 | 36.00% |
Bars span $68.40–$106.88, the full 365-day range.
Daily prices
Recent price history
| Date | Price | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96.57 | 0.00 | 0.00% | |
| 83.85 | -12.72 | -13.17% | |
| 94.40 | +10.55 | +12.58% | |
| 96.37 | +1.97 | +2.09% | |
| 99.93 | +3.56 | +3.69% | |
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Price history
West Texas Intermediate price history chart
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Crude quality
Technical specifications
Classification, chemical properties and trading details for West Texas Intermediate.
Basic classification
- Grade name
- West Texas Intermediate
- Classification
- Light/Sweet
- Region / field
- USA (Texas/Oklahoma)
Chemical properties
- API gravity
- 39.6 °API
- Sulfur content
- 0.24%
- Density
- 0.827 g/cm³
- Pour point
- -40 °C
- Viscosity
- 3.7 cSt
Trading & logistics
- Delivery basis
- Cushing, Oklahoma
- Major exchanges
- NYMEX (CME)
- Export hub
- Cushing Hub, Oklahoma
- Main destinations
- US Refineries, Global
- Benchmark type
- Global
Typical refinery yields
- Gasoline 45-50%
- Diesel 25-30%
- Jet fuel 10-12%
- Residual fuel 08-10%
Key characteristics
US global benchmark, highly liquid futures market, reference benchmark for Americas
Typical use / refining notes
High gasoline & diesel yields; minimal processing needed
FAQ
West Texas Intermediate frequently asked questions
Quality, pricing and refining questions about West Texas Intermediate.
WTI serves as the primary North American benchmark due to its consistent high quality (light and sweet), strategic delivery location at Cushing Oklahoma (a major pipeline hub), and deep liquidity in futures markets. Its 39.6° API gravity and 0.24% sulfur content represent ideal refining characteristics, making it highly sought after by refiners worldwide.
WTI's light nature (39.6° API) allows refineries to produce 45-50% gasoline yields compared to 35-40% from heavier crudes. The low 0.24% sulfur content reduces processing costs and environmental compliance expenses, while the light molecular structure requires less complex refining equipment, resulting in higher profit margins.
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