Brent Crude Oil Price
Recent values
| Date | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | $88.59 | +1.52 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $87.07 | -1.91 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | $88.98 | +0.07 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | $88.91 | +1.19 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $87.72 | +3.24 |
| Aug 9, 2026 | $84.48 | +0.93 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | $83.55 | +1.06 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | $82.49 | +3.04 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | $79.45 | +0.09 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | $79.36 | -4.41 |
Brent is the international benchmark crude, priced from North Sea oil in dollars per barrel. Roughly two-thirds of the world's traded crude prices off Brent, so it drives global fuel costs and the price of waterborne crude that U.S. coastal refiners import.
Watch the gap between Brent and WTI. A wide Brent premium makes U.S. crude relatively cheap, which can favor U.S. refiners and exports; a narrow spread does the opposite.
Frequently asked
What is the Brent crude price right now?
The value at the top of this page is the latest delayed Brent front-month futures price in dollars per barrel.
Why does Brent matter for U.S. fuel prices?
Gasoline and diesel on the U.S. coasts are tied to global product markets, which price off Brent. Imported crude and exported fuel both move with Brent, so it influences pump prices even though WTI is the domestic benchmark.
What is the Brent-WTI spread?
It is Brent minus WTI. The spread reflects the difference between global and U.S. crude supply and demand, and it shapes how competitive U.S. refiners and exporters are.