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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 +1.28%, a stronger upward move in the stored series. No same-day headlines were available for 2026-07-06, so this page does not infer a catalyst from later coverage. Recent headlines: RSS: ‘I get $1,460 in Social Security’: My millionaire ex-husband, 74, refuses to… | RSS: ‘It’s heartbreaking’: My brother claimed Social Security at 70. He die…

Metric (USD / bbl)
$69.56
24h move
+1.28%
Last observation
Jul 6, 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 bounced in the latest observation (+1.28%), but the 7-day window (-2.84%) still looks more like a rebound than a confirmed reversal.

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

Window metrics
1d +1.28% · 7d -2.84%
Observed window
Jun 29, 2026 -> Jul 6, 2026
Range high / low
$71.59 / $68.53
As of
Jul 6, 2026
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 -28.50% · 90d -49.67%
Observed window
Apr 7, 2026 -> Jul 6, 2026
Range position
1%
Range high / low
$138.21 / $68.53
Confidence
High
Long term
180d / 1y

Brent crude is close to flat on the 1-year window, so the longer-term structure still looks unresolved.

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 +13.88% · 365d -2.07%
Observed window
Jul 4, 2025 -> Jul 6, 2026
Drawdown vs high
-49.67%
Range high / low
$138.21 / $59.93
Confidence
High
$69.56
Spot snapshot · USD / bbl
+1.28%
Day metrics
$68.68 → $69.56
High $138.21
Low $59.93
As of 2026-07-06 (source series)
Converted spot (USD basis)

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Barrel spot (USD)
$69.56
Liter spot (USD, approx.)
$0.4375
Metric ton spot (USD, approx.)
$509.87
CNY per barrel
CN¥471.23
EUR per barrel
€60.86
Intraday chart
Intraday · hub ranges 1D–1Y

Source: History: FRED · DCOILBRENTEU

Source: History: FRED · DCOILBRENTEULast observation: Jul 6, 2026

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Price chartUSD / bbl over time; tap, drag, or use arrow keys for date and price.$80$100May 18, 9 PMJun 12Jul 6
Jul 6, 2026: $69.56 USD / bbl
HighMay 19, 2026
$114.64
LowJul 2, 2026
$68.53
USD / bbl · $68.53 $114.64
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

Macro and futures headlines below are third-party RSS items for context only—not trading advice.

Recent headlines
‘I get $1,460 in Social Security’: My millionaire ex-husband, 74, refuses to pay alimony. What can I do?RSS · Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT‘It’s heartbreaking’: My brother claimed Social Security at 70. He died from cancer after one payment. Why wait to claim?RSS · Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:46:00 GMTIs it better to spend my savings now so I can delay taking Social Security? How do I choose?RSS · Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:44:00 GMTYour data built the AI boom — but Big Tech is pocketing 100% of the equityRSS · Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:01:00 GMTOnly 5% of U.S. adults can ace this 8-question financial-literacy test. Can you?RSS · Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMTYou want a portfolio that matches your morals. Your retirement plan might disagree.RSS · Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Source & methodology

Last successful price ingest (UTC): Jul 11, 2026, 12:36 AM

Primary / backup feed (this view)

Source: History: FRED · DCOILBRENTEU

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