Sahara Blend ranks as the most expensive Arab crude in October 2026

Monthly data from OPEC indicates that Algeria's Sahara Blend crude oil topped the list of the most expensive Arab oil grades during October 2026. The average price per barrel reached 137.94 dollars, reflecting a monthly increase of over 16% compared to the 118.49 dollars recorded in September. With this performance, the Algerian crude outperformed Libya's Es Sider, which ranked second with an average of 129.94 dollars per barrel, marking an increase of approximately 11% from the previous month.