Brent Crude Oil Price Performance
Prices in USD • BZ=F2026 Average
$89.294 / bbl
Yahoo Finance chart (BZ=F)
2026 High
$118.35 / bbl
Low: $59.960 / bbl
Chart Latest
$102.25 / bbl
BZ=F
Day Range
98.430 - 103.05
per barrel
Why Brent Crude Oil Matters Now
Brent is the global seaborne crude benchmark, reflecting Atlantic Basin supply, OPEC+ decisions, freight, and geopolitical risk premia.
Key Drivers
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us-markets
Iraq OPEC Warning Puts $50 Oil Back in Play
Iraq's push for a higher OPEC quota adds a new crack in cartel discipline and revives bearish scenarios for global crude prices.
6/28/2026 • Sarah Chen
us-markets
Oil Prices Steady Near $70 After Historic Quarterly Crash
Crude oil held near $70 a barrel Wednesday after Brent posted its steepest quarterly decline since 2020, as traders watched fresh US-Iran talks in Doha.
7/1/2026 • James Mitchell
us-markets
Oil Falls Below Pre-War Levels on Iran Talks
Brent crude fell near $71 as hopes for progress in Iran-related talks and weaker U.S. jobs data eased geopolitical and demand premiums.
7/2/2026 • Maria Santos