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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 above the prior validated observation by +4.05%, a stronger upward move in the stored series. 12 headline(s) matched the page date 2026-05-12. They are shown as supporting context only, not proof of causality. Recent headlines: RSS: Oil prices advance, stocks retreat on US-Iran deadlock | RSS: High inflation is pushing yields to 5% on Treasury bonds

Metric (USD / bbl)
$101.52
24h move
+4.05%
Last observation
May 12, 2026, 3:53 PM
Source & methodology
Source: Quote: Stooq Quote · CL.F · 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 +4.05% on the latest observation and -0.12% over 7 days.

12 headline(s) matched the same calendar day as the latest observation (May 12, 2026); they are shown as supporting context only.

Window metrics
1d +4.05% · 7d -0.12%
Observed window
May 5, 2026, 3:50 PM -> May 12, 2026, 3:53 PM
Range high / low
$102.74 / $89.81
As of
May 12, 2026, 3:53 PM
Confidence
High
Medium term
30d / 90d

Oil (WTI) is still in a constructive medium-term trend across the 30d and 90d windows.

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

Window metrics
30d +3.23% · 90d +56.67%
Observed window
Feb 11, 2026 -> May 12, 2026, 3:53 PM
Range position
75%
Range high / low
$114.58 / $62.53
Confidence
High
Long term
180d / 1y

Oil (WTI) 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 +70.51% · 365d +60.33%
Observed window
May 12, 2025 -> May 12, 2026, 3:53 PM
Drawdown vs high
-11.40%
Range high / low
$114.58 / $55.44
Confidence
High
$101.52
Spot snapshot · USD / bbl
+4.05%
Day metrics
$97.57 → $101.52
High $114.58
Low $55.44
As of 2026-05-12 15:53 UTC (source series)
Converted spot (USD basis)

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Barrel spot (USD)
$101.52
Liter spot (USD, approx.)
$0.6385
Metric ton spot (USD, approx.)
$744.14
CNY per barrel
CN¥689.53
EUR per barrel
€86.49
Intraday chart
Intraday · hub ranges 1D–1Y

Source: Quote: Stooq Quote · CL.F · History: FRED · DCOILWTICO

Source: Quote: Stooq Quote · CL.F · History: FRED · DCOILWTICOLast observation: May 12, 2026, 3:53 PM

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Price chartUSD / bbl over time; hover for date and price.$90$95$100May 5, 4 PMMay 8, 9 PMMay 12, 3 PM
HighMay 5, 2026, 7:51 PM
$102.74
LowMay 6, 2026, 11:00 AM
$89.81
USD / bbl · $89.81 $102.74
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

Why does crude price change so often?
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Source & methodology

Last successful price ingest (UTC): May 12, 2026, 3:53 PM

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Source: Quote: Stooq Quote · CL.F · History: FRED · DCOILWTICO

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