Western Canada Select
Western Canada Select
Current Price
$5.49
USD/barrel
as of Jan 29, 2026
Price History
Where It's Produced
Production by Province
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Alberta
95.0%
Saskatchewan
5.0%
Export Destinations
United States
99.0%
China
0.5%
Other
0.5%
Key Facts
- WCS is heavy crude from Canadas oil sands - requires upgrading or specialized refineries (CER)
- WCS trades at discount to WTI due to heavy grade and transportation costs (CER)
Data Sources
Production and trade data from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Statistics Canada, and industry sources.
Last updated: January 29, 2026 12:54 AM