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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 above the prior validated observation by +3.09%, a stronger upward move in the stored series. No same-day headlines were available for 2026-08-18, so this page does not infer a catalyst from later coverage. Recent headlines: RSS: 5 cheap U.S. cities to retire in — if you can deal with this one thing | RSS: My father-in-law passed away, leaving a house with tenants. Do I evict them?

Metric (USD / bbl)
$95.29
24h move
+3.09%
Last observation
Aug 18, 2026
Source & methodology
Source: History: FRED · DCOILBRENTEU

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 still carrying short-term upside momentum, with +3.09% on the latest observation and +2.18% over 7 days.

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

Window metrics
1d +3.09% · 7d +2.18%
Observed window
Aug 11, 2026 -> Aug 18, 2026
Range high / low
$95.29 / $92.02
As of
Aug 18, 2026
Confidence
Medium
Medium term
30d / 90d

Brent crude is improving over 30d, but the 90d window still suggests a repair phase rather than a fully established trend.

The latest observation is still trading around the middle of the recent range.

Window metrics
30d +12.09% · 90d -12.52%
Observed window
May 20, 2026 -> Aug 18, 2026
Range position
66%
Range high / low
$108.93 / $68.53
Confidence
High
Long term
180d / 1y

Brent crude is still positive on the 1-year window, but recent quarters show a softer phase inside that longer uptrend.

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 +30.23% · 365d +39.76%
Observed window
Aug 18, 2025 -> Aug 18, 2026
Drawdown vs high
-31.05%
Range high / low
$138.21 / $59.93
Confidence
High
$95.29
Spot snapshot · USD / bbl
+3.09%
Day metrics
$92.43 → $95.29
High $138.21
Low $59.93
As of 2026-08-18 (source series)
Converted spot (USD basis)

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Barrel spot (USD)
$95.29
Liter spot (USD, approx.)
$0.5994
Metric ton spot (USD, approx.)
$698.48
CNY per barrel
CN¥640.33
EUR per barrel
€81.71
Intraday chart
Intraday · hub ranges 1D–1Y

Source: History: FRED · DCOILBRENTEU

Source: History: FRED · DCOILBRENTEULast observation: Aug 18, 2026

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Price chartUSD / bbl over time; tap, drag, or use arrow keys for date and price.$70$80$90$100Jun 12Jul 15Aug 18
Aug 18, 2026: $95.29 USD / bbl
HighJul 23, 2026
$105.32
LowJul 2, 2026
$68.53
USD / bbl · $68.53 $105.32
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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Recent headlines
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Source & methodology

Last successful price ingest (UTC): Aug 26, 2026, 12:36 AM

Primary / backup feed (this view)

Source: History: FRED · DCOILBRENTEU

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