Vietnam economy

Algeria's Sahara Blend leads surveyed Arab crude prices in August

Algeria's Sahara Blend averaged $94.32 a barrel in August 2026, up 12.6% from July, VietnamPlus reports.

KBVN+ desk·14 September 2026·1 min readUpdated 14 September 2026Original reporting published: 13 September 2026

Illustrative photograph of an oil refinery. — Image: THX / TTXVN / VietnamPlus

It ranked highest among the surveyed Arab crude grades, ahead of Libya's Es Sider and the UAE's Murban.

Sahara Blend is a light, low-sulfur crude suitable for many refineries. The figures are monthly averages, not live spot quotes.

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