The most recent price data (late May, EIA) show a spread of about $12 between Brent and Maya heavy crude, versus about $6 in late May, 2004.

>The most recent price data (late May, EIA) show a spread of about $12 between Brent and Maya heavy crude, versus about $6 in late May, 2004.

Thanks, I thought I had read somewhere that the spreads declined on increased demand, but I guess I was mistaken.