West Texas Intermediate

USA (Texas/Oklahoma)

 

67.89USD/BBL  -3.52  -4.93%

 

West Texas Intermediate Price Analysis

PeriodHighLowChange %
7 Days73.5267.89 7.66%
30 Days80.7567.89 15.93%
90 Days106.8867.89 36.48%
180 Days106.8867.89 36.48%
365 Days106.8867.89 36.48%

Technical Specifications

Basic Classification

Grade NameWest Texas Intermediate
ClassificationLight/Sweet
Region/Field)USA (Texas/Oklahoma)

Chemical Properties

API Gravity (oAPI)39.6
Sulfur Content (%)0.24%
Density (g/cm3)0.827
Pour Point (oC)-40
Viscosity (cSt)3.7

Other Details

Diesel Yield (%)25-30
Gasoline Yield (%)45-50
Jet Fuel Yield (%)10-12
Residual Fuel Yield (%)08-10
Delivery BasisCushing, Oklahoma
Major ExchangesNYMEX (CME)
Export HubCushing Hub, Oklahoma
Main DestinationsUS Refineries, Global
Benchmark TypeGlobal

Key Characteristics

US global benchmark, highly liquid futures market, reference benchmark for Americas

Typical Use/Refining Notes

High gasoline & diesel yields; minimal processing needed