$86.48
+0.51%
North American crude benchmark. NYMEX WTI futures / spot-style reference
Source: Source: History: FRED · DCOILWTICO · As of 2026-08-18T12:00:00.000Z
Oil (WTI) was above the prior validated observation by +0.51%, a modest 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: Ecopetrol Takes Control of Brava Energia in $1.2B Brazil Growth Bet | RSS: Dow Jones Futures Fall With Inflation Data, Nvidia Earnings Due; Robinhood In Buy Area
$95.29
+3.09%
Global crude benchmark. ICE Brent futures / global crude benchmark
Source: Source: History: FRED · DCOILBRENTEU · As of 2026-08-18T12:00:00.000Z
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?
$2.89
-10.50%
US natural gas benchmark. Henry Hub natural gas benchmark
Source: Source: History: FRED · MHHNGSP · As of 2026-07-01T12:00:00.000Z
Natural gas (Henry Hub) was below the prior validated observation by -10.50%, a sharper downward move in the stored series. No same-day headlines were available for 2026-07-01, so this page does not infer a catalyst from later coverage. Recent headlines: RSS: Are older Americans spoiling the economy for everyone else? | RSS: 5 cheap U.S. cities to retire in — if you can deal with this one thing