OPEC basket price declines after 3-month rise

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OPEC basket crude oil prices declined in April 2026 for the first time in four months, following a sharp increase in March driven by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

 

The monthly oil market report released by OPEC showed that the basket averaged $108.79 a barrel last month (-6.5%, or $7.57) from $116.36 in March.

 

OPEC Basket Prices (March 2026)

Material 

Country

March

April

Change

Arabian Light 

Saudi Arabia

121.29

107.21

(14.08)

Basrah Medium

Iraq

117.62

108.39

(9.23)

Bonny Light 

Nigeria

104.60

122.13

+17.53

Es Sider 

Libya

103.69

125.75

+22.06

Iran Heavy 

Iran

124.10

103.10

(21.00)

Kuwait Export 

Kuwait

124.25

105.65

(18.60)

Miri 

Venezuela

85.92

90.47

+4.55

Murban 

UAE

110.86

104.46

(6.40)

Saharan Blend 

Algeria

104.24

133.40

+29.16

 

Prices of various raw materials are determined by their quality against standard materials such as Brent, West Texas, and Dubai Crude.

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