18/06/2011 00:00 AST

Premiere U.S. Gulf crude Light Louisiana Sweet has slumped to a rare discount versus Europe's Brent, a shift that suggests strength in the North Sea market is driving a blow-out in the Brent/WTI spread.

Light Louisiana Sweet, a waterborne U.S. crude priced against West Texas Intermediate crude futures but with Brent-like physical qualities, was now lower in price than Brent, despite differentials holding near a record $19 a barrel, traders said.

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Ticker Price Volume
(In US Dollar) Change Change(%)
Brent 72.16 0.16 0.22
WTI 68.28 0.21 0.31
OPEC Basket 74.25 1.12 1.53
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