Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIV

No 11

14-Mar-2011

Saudi Crude Oil Prices Increased To Asia And Europe, Lowered For US

Saudi Aramco announced its April crude oil pricing formulas for customers on 5 March. Prices to Northwest Europe and Asia were mainly increased, but those to the US were lowered. The price of light crudes for the Mediterranean were increased, while medium and heavy grades were reduced. Saudi Aramcos pricing primarily reflects recent spot price movements for competing...