Live Brent Crude Oil Price
Brent Crude is the international oil benchmark, used to price roughly two-thirds of the world’s traded crude. It is derived from North Sea production and is a better gauge of global seaborne oil markets than WTI.
Day range: $112.76 – $113.07 · Previous close: $113.17
The brent crude price today is $113.07 per barrel, down 0.09% from the previous close. That is about $0.711 per liter of crude oil. Updated 22 Oct 2026, 23:17 UTC.
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Daily closes of the front-month future, in USD.
Brent Crude price by unit
| Unit | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Barrel (159 L) | $113.07 |
| Liter | $0.711 |
| US gallon | $2.692 |
| 1,000 barrels | $113,070.00 |
Brent Crude performance
52-week range: $58.72 – $126.10 · Highest close on record in our data: $146.08 on 3 Jul 2008. Based on daily closes of the front-month future up to 22 Oct 2026.
Brent Crude price last 10 sessions
| Date | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | $109.92 | $113.40 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | $109.92 | $110.03 |
| 20 Oct 2026 | $109.13 | $108.79 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | $110.25 | $109.55 |
| 18 Oct 2026 | $110.25 | $108.50 |
| 16 Oct 2026 | $105.90 | $109.86 |
| 15 Oct 2026 | $105.95 | $105.92 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | $106.27 | $106.06 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | $106.09 | $105.69 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | $104.64 | $106.65 |
What moves the brent crude price?
- OPEC+ policy. Supply targets directly influence Brent, the benchmark for most OPEC exports.
- Shipping and chokepoints. Disruption in key routes such as the Strait of Hormuz or the Red Sea can move prices.
- Refining margins and demand in Asia and Europe. Regional refinery demand shapes how much crude is bought.
- Sanctions and trade policy. Restrictions on exporters change where oil flows and at what discount.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Brent usually more expensive than WTI?
Brent is waterborne and can reach global markets easily, while WTI is landlocked at Cushing and is influenced by US pipeline and storage conditions.
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Data is for information only and may be delayed. See our methodology. Not investment advice.