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Crude oil (WTI) price today

Daily WTI view with key metrics, recent-window chart, and evidence-backed move summary.

Key facts (AI-ready)

Oil (WTI) was below the prior validated observation by -0.19%, a modest downward 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: Oil Is Below $76. So Why Is Bitcoin Still Below $65,000? | RSS: Dow Jones Futures: Market Ready To Go? Nvidia, Micron, Sandisk Near Buy Points With Big Ear…

Metric (USD / bbl)
$69.60
24h move
-0.19%
Last observation
Jul 6, 2026
Source & methodology
Source: History: FRED · DCOILWTICO

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

Oil (WTI) remains soft in the short window, with -0.19% on the latest observation and -3.16% over 7 days.

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

Window metrics
1d -0.19% · 7d -3.16%
Observed window
Jun 29, 2026 -> Jul 6, 2026
Range high / low
$71.87 / $69.60
As of
Jul 6, 2026
Confidence
Medium
Medium term
30d / 90d

Oil (WTI) 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 -22.88% · 90d -39.26%
Observed window
Apr 7, 2026 -> Jul 6, 2026
Range position
0%
Range high / low
$114.58 / $69.60
Confidence
High
Long term
180d / 1y

Oil (WTI) 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 +24.31% · 365d +2.16%
Observed window
Jul 3, 2025 -> Jul 6, 2026
Drawdown vs high
-39.26%
Range high / low
$114.58 / $55.44
Confidence
High
$69.60
Spot snapshot · USD / bbl
-0.19%
Day metrics
$69.73 → $69.60
High $114.58
Low $55.44
As of 2026-07-06 (source series)
Converted spot (USD basis)

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Barrel spot (USD)
$69.60
Liter spot (USD, approx.)
$0.4378
Metric ton spot (USD, approx.)
$510.17
CNY per barrel
CN¥471.51
EUR per barrel
€60.89
Intraday chart
Intraday · hub ranges 1D–1Y

Source: History: FRED · DCOILWTICO

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

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Price chartUSD / bbl over time; tap, drag, or use arrow keys for date and price.$70$80$90Jun 5, 12 AMJun 22Jul 6
Jul 6, 2026: $69.6 USD / bbl
HighJun 8, 2026
$95
LowJul 6, 2026
$69.6
USD / bbl · $69.6 $95
Today summary

WTI moved with the latest update while energy headlines stayed mixed; the magnitude remains consistent with benchmark repricing rather than a one-off print.

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
Oil Is Below $76. So Why Is Bitcoin Still Below $65,000?RSS · Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:27:00 +0000Dow Jones Futures: Market Ready To Go? Nvidia, Micron, Sandisk Near Buy Points With Big Earnings DueRSS · Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:05:42 +0000‘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 GMT3 Trump Moves That Shook Markets This WeekRSS · Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:51:22 +0000‘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 GMTAfter a Big Surge, Crude Prices Cashed the Most in Six Years in the Second Quarter. Here's Your Second Half Energy Stock Outlook.RSS · Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:35:00 +0000
Source & methodology

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

Primary / backup feed (this view)

Source: History: FRED · DCOILWTICO

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