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Brent crude price today

Today’s Brent view with key metrics, recent-window chart, and evidence-backed move summary.

Key facts (AI-ready)

Brent crude was little changed versus the prior validated observation (-0.08%), so any causal read should be treated as low conviction. No same-day headlines were available for 2026-05-11, so this page does not infer a catalyst from later coverage. Recent headlines: RSS: High inflation is pushing yields to 5% on Treasury bonds | RSS: EBay unbans Ryan Cohen as it rejects GameStop’s takeover attempt

Metric (USD / bbl)
$97.24
24h move
-0.08%
Last observation
May 11, 2026, 9:00 PM
Source & methodology
Source: Quote: Stooq Quote · BR.F · History blend: FRED · DCOILBRENTEU, Stooq · BR.F

Multi-horizon analysis

Rule-based short, medium, and long horizon read from the same validated series window. Headlines are context only, not proof of causality.

Short term
1d / 7d

Brent crude is not showing a strong short-term directional signal yet.

No nearby headlines were available, so this short-term read is based on the verified series alone.

Window metrics
1d -0.08% · 7d +0.05%
Observed window
May 4, 2026, 9:00 PM -> May 11, 2026, 9:00 PM
Range high / low
$97.35 / $97.19
As of
May 11, 2026, 9:00 PM
Confidence
Medium
Medium term
30d / 90d

Brent crude is in a medium-term pullback, with the latest reading sitting well below the recent 90d high.

The latest observation is sitting near the lower end of the recent range.

Window metrics
30d -0.04% · 90d -0.76%
Observed window
Feb 10, 2026 -> May 11, 2026, 9:00 PM
Range position
1%
Range high / low
$118.26 / $97.03
Confidence
High
Long term
180d / 1y

Brent crude still looks structurally firm on the 1-year window.

The long-term read uses a full 1-year window and checks whether the latest level is holding up versus the range high.

Window metrics
180d +57.13% · 365d +51.31%
Observed window
May 9, 2025 -> May 11, 2026, 9:00 PM
Drawdown vs high
-17.78%
Range high / low
$118.26 / $60.71
Confidence
High
$97.24
Spot snapshot · USD / bbl
-0.08%
Day metrics
$97.32 → $97.24
High $118.26
Low $60.31
As of 2026-05-11 21:00 UTC (source series)
Converted spot (USD basis)

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Barrel spot (USD)
$97.24
Liter spot (USD, approx.)
$0.6116
Metric ton spot (USD, approx.)
$712.73
CNY per barrel
CN¥660.43
EUR per barrel
€82.84
Intraday chart
Intraday · hub ranges 1D–1Y

Source: Quote: Stooq Quote · BR.F · History blend: FRED · DCOILBRENTEU, Stooq · BR.F

Source: Quote: Stooq Quote · BR.F · History blend: FRED · DCOILBRENTEU, Stooq · BR.FLast observation: May 11, 2026, 9:00 PM

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Price chartUSD / bbl over time; hover for date and price.$97.2$97.25$97.3$97.35May 5, 9 PMMay 8, 9 PMMay 11, 9 PM
HighMay 6, 2026
$97.35
LowMay 5, 2026, 9:00 PM
$97.2
USD / bbl · $97.2 $97.35
Today summary

Brent repriced with the latest update while energy headlines stayed mixed; the magnitude remains consistent with benchmark liquidity.

AI-ready summary

Likely drivers: inventory expectations, OPEC+ narrative, dollar tone, and risk appetite. Several factors can overlap in the same session.

FAQ teasers

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Why price moved

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Source & methodology

Last successful price ingest (UTC): May 12, 2026, 3:51 PM

Primary / backup feed (this view)

Source: Quote: Stooq Quote · BR.F · History blend: FRED · DCOILBRENTEU, Stooq · BR.F

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