Brent Crude Oil
Brent Crude Oil Spot Price — Historical Chart
$88.90/bbl
▲ 26.01% YoYAug 2026
All-Time High
$143.95/bbl
All-Time Low
$9.10/bbl
Data Since
1987
Source: FRED / Federal ReserveShaded = NBER recessions
Brent crude oil price in USD per barrel — the global benchmark (vs WTI for US). Brent prices roughly 70% of global oil production. The spread between Brent and WTI widens during supply shocks; the Brent chart best captures OPEC decisions and geopolitical risk.