HC Deb 12 May 1983 vol 42 c377W
Mr. Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what was the price of a barrel of North sea oil in May 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1982; and what is the present price.

Mr. Gray

The price of Brent blend, the current United Kingdom reference crude, sold under term contracts was as follows:

US $ f.o.b.
May 1979 18.30
May 1980 34.25
Before 20 May 1981 36.25
From 20 May 1981 39.25
May 1982 36.60
May 1983 30.00