What is the cost of oil today

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Oil Falls Again on Slowdown Concerns

What is the cost of oil today

Tuesday, October 11, 2022Oil slumped as fears of a global economic slowdown overshadow the threat of tighter crude supplies from OPEC and its partners.











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Crude oil is one of the most in-demand commodities, with the two most popularly traded grades of oil being Brent Crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI). Crude oil prices reflect the market’s volatile and liquid nature, as well as oil being a benchmark for global economic activity. The oil price charts offer live data and comprehensive price action on WTI Crude and Brent Crude patterns. Get information on key pivot points, support and resistance and crude oil news.

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Historically, Crude oil reached an all time high of 147.27 in July of 2008. Crude oil - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on October of 2022.

Crude oil is expected to trade at 96.99 USD/BBL by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 109.29 in 12 months time.

Crude oil

The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) benchmark for US crude is the world's most actively traded commodity. Crude Oil prices displayed in Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC) and contract for difference (CFD) financial instruments. Our market prices are intended to provide you with a reference only, rather than as a basis for making trading decisions. Trading Economics does not verify any data and disclaims any obligation to do so.

Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
88.71 89.35 147.27 -40.32 1983 - 2022 USD/BBL Daily

What is the price of oil in the US?

The price of oil shown is adjusted for inflation using the headline CPI and is shown by default on a logarithmic scale. The current month is updated on an hourly basis with today's latest value. The current price of WTI crude oil as of September 06, 2019 is $56.52 per barrel.

What do the oil price charts tell us?

Crude oil prices reflect the market’s volatile and liquid nature, as well as oil being a benchmark for global economic activity. The oil price charts offer live data and comprehensive price action on WTI Crude and Brent Crude patterns. Get information on key pivot points, support and resistance and crude oil news.

What drives the price of oil?

As with all commodities, oil prices are driven by supply and demand. However, the global pool of oil and the ease with which oil moves around the world levels some of these price pressures. The global oil monopoly somewhat limits the influence of any one particular oil producer to completely dominate the world market.

How much is a barrel of crude oil per ton?

Oil (WTI) Price Price; 1 Barrel ≈ 0,136 Tonnes of Crude Oil Oil (WTI) Price Per 1 Ton 389.85 USD 1 Barrel = 42 Gallons