
Algerian Sahara Blend Tops Arab Oil Gains
The Algerian Sahara Blend recorded the largest increase in value among Arab crude oils during the first half of 2026, with a price rise of $23.91 per barrel, reaching an average of $96.04, achieving a growth of over 33 percent compared to the same period in 2025. The monthly report from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) indicated that the rise in the price of the Algerian Sahara Blend came amid a wave of increases recorded by various Arab crude oils during the first six months of this year, where the average price of the OPEC basket rose by 30 percent to $93.67 per barrel, compared to $72.04 during the same period last year. View the full content on الشروق أونلاين.














