The price for AZERI LT CIF on 8 December was $58.67 per barrel (rose $0.91 per barrel). The density of Azeri Light is 34.9 degrees by API, the sulphur content вЂ" 0.14%
The price for URAL (EX-NOVO) was $51.14 per barrel (+$0.73per barrel). The density of URAL is 32 degrees by API, the sulphur content вЂ" 1.3%.
The price for Brent (DTD) was $56.40 per barrel (+$0.90 per barrel). The density of DTD oil is 38.3 degrees by API, the sulphur content вЂ" 0.36%.
The AZERI LT CIF quotation reflects the price of the Azerbaijani oil with delivery to Mediterranean ports, shipped by the shareholders of the Azerbaijan International Operating Company (AIOC) at the Georgian terminal Supsa. The URAL (EX-NOVO) quotation reflects the price of oil, shipped at the Russian terminal in Novorossiysk.
Traditionally, December differs for active purchase of oil on the eve of the forthcoming holiday. For Urals December is more favorable in terms of price.