Crude Oil rose to 68.75 USD/Bbl on July 11, 2025, up 3.27% from the previous day. Over the past month, Crude Oil's price has risen 1.04%, but it is still 16.37% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Crude Oil - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

As of May 2025, the average annual price of Brent crude oil stood at 72 U.S. dollars per barrel. This is some eight U.S. dollars lower than the 2024 average. Brent is the world's leading price benchmark for Atlantic basin crude oils. Crude oil is one of the most closely observed commodity prices as it influences costs across all stages of the production process and consequently alters the price of consumer goods as well. What determines crude oil benchmarks? In the past decade, crude oil prices have been especially volatile. Their inherent inelasticity regarding short-term changes in demand and supply means that oil prices are erratic by nature. However, since the 2009 financial crisis, many commercial developments have greatly contributed to price volatility; such as economic growth by BRIC countries like China and India, and the advent of hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling in the U.S. The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are examples of geopolitical events dictating prices. Light crude oils - Brent and WTI Brent Crude is considered a classification of sweet light crude oil and acts as a benchmark price for oil around the world. It is considered a sweet light crude oil due to its low sulfur content and a low density and may be easily refined into gasoline. This oil originates in the North Sea and comprises several different oil blends, including Brent Blend and Ekofisk crude. Often, this crude oil is refined in Northwest Europe. Another sweet light oil often referenced alongside UK Brent is West Texas Intermediate (WTI). WTI oil prices amounted to 76.55 U.S. dollars per barrel in 2024.

Interactive chart showing the daily closing price for West Texas Intermediate (NYMEX) Crude Oil over the last 10 years. The prices shown are in U.S. dollars.

On July 7, 2025, the Brent crude oil price stood at 69.62 U.S. dollars per barrel, compared to 67.93 U.S. dollars for WTI oil and 69.92 U.S. dollars for the OPEC basket. Prices rose slightly that week, following signs of an increase in demand.Europe's Brent crude oil, the U.S. WTI crude oil, and OPEC's basket are three of the most important benchmarks used by traders as reference for oil and gasoline prices. Lowest ever oil prices during coronavirus pandemic In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic resulted in crude oil prices hitting a major slump as oil demand drastically declined following lockdowns and travel restrictions. Initial outlooks and uncertainty surrounding the course of the pandemic brought about a disagreement between two of the largest oil producers, Russia and Saudi Arabia, in early March. Bilateral talks between global oil producers ended in agreement on April 13th, with promises to cut petroleum output and hopes rising that these might help stabilize the oil price in the coming weeks. However, with storage facilities and oil tankers quickly filling up, fears grew over where to store excess oil, leading to benchmark prices seeing record negative prices between April 20 and April 22, 2020. How crude oil prices are determined As with most commodities, crude oil prices are impacted by supply and demand, as well as inventories and market sentiment. However, as oil is most often traded in future contracts (whereby a contract is agreed upon, while the product delivery will follow in the next two to three months), market speculation is one of the principal determinants for oil prices. Traders make conclusions on how production output and consumer demand will likely develop over the coming months, leaving room for uncertainty. Spot prices differ from futures in so far as they reflect the current market price of a commodity.

In May 2025, the average price of one barrel of Brent crude oil was 64.45 U.S. dollars. This was nearly four U.S. dollars below prices the previous month and the lowest value in the past 24-month period, as demand for oil was expected to stagnate in the coming months. Brent terminology and most common uses Brent is the world's leading price benchmark for Atlantic basin crude oils. It is used to price two thirds of the internationally traded crude oil supplies and is also the most significant crude oil benchmark for Europe. Brent crude originates in the North Sea and includes oils from Brent and Forties Oil Field in the United Kingdom, and from the Oseborg and Ekofisk oil fields, both oil reserves in Norway. Other names for Brent are Brent Blend, London Brent and Brent petroleum. The name Brent comes from the Brent oil field, located north-east of the Shetland Islands, and thus part of the United Kingdom. Because the Brent oil field already passed its production peak, today the benchmark Brent includes oil from the other three major oil fields. Brent, next to West Texas Intermediate (WTI), is one of the lightest crude oils. With a low content of sulfur, it is ranged among the so-called sweet crude oils. Most of the Brent crude oil is refined into gasoline and middle distillates in Northwest Europe. Benchmark oil prices Other crucial benchmarks for crude oil prices are the already mentioned U.S.- WTI and Dubai Crude (Fateh). They are indispensable for referencing the many types and grades of oil on the global market. In the past 20 years, the annual price for one barrel of Brent crude oil saw a net increase. For example, the average price per barrel stood at 80.53 U.S. dollars in 2024.

Brent rose to 70.69 USD/Bbl on July 11, 2025, up 2.99% from the previous day. Over the past month, Brent's price has risen 1.92%, but it is still 16.86% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Brent crude oil - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Urals Oil rose to 66.46 USD/Bbl on July 11, 2025, up 2.31% from the previous day. Over the past month, Urals Oil's price has risen 2.96%, but it is still 18.42% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Urals Crude.

Interactive daily chart of Brent (Europe) crude oil prices over the last ten years. Values shown are daily closing prices.

Heating Oil rose to 2.47 USD/Gal on July 11, 2025, up 3.46% from the previous day. Over the past month, Heating Oil's price has risen 11.10%, but it is still 1.60% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Heating oil - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Algeria Export Price: Annual: Crude Oil data was reported at 334.600 USD/Barrel in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 103.700 USD/Barrel for 2022. Algeria Export Price: Annual: Crude Oil data is updated yearly, averaging 65.700 USD/Barrel from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2023, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 334.600 USD/Barrel in 2023 and a record low of 24.300 USD/Barrel in 2001. Algeria Export Price: Annual: Crude Oil data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Directorate of Customs. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Algeria – Table DZ.P002: Export Price of Hydrocarbon.

Brent Crude Oil Price: EA: Forward: 1 Month data was reported at 72.079 EUR/Barrel in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 69.734 EUR/Barrel for Dec 2024. Brent Crude Oil Price: EA: Forward: 1 Month data is updated quarterly, averaging 34.532 EUR/Barrel from Sep 1985 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 159 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 103.376 EUR/Barrel in Jun 2022 and a record low of 9.999 EUR/Barrel in Dec 1998. Brent Crude Oil Price: EA: Forward: 1 Month data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by European Central Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s European Union – Table EU.P005: European Central Bank: Crude Oil Price. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Romania RO: Crude Oil Production: Average Price per Barrel data was reported at 70.754 USD/Barrel in Feb 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 74.377 USD/Barrel for Jan 2025. Romania RO: Crude Oil Production: Average Price per Barrel data is updated monthly, averaging 71.818 USD/Barrel from Jan 2020 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 62 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 115.271 USD/Barrel in Jun 2022 and a record low of 16.904 USD/Barrel in Apr 2020. Romania RO: Crude Oil Production: Average Price per Barrel data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Eurostat. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Romania – Table RO.Eurostat: Crude Oil Supply: by Energy Balance and Indicator.

Indonesia Crude Oil Price: BD Karapan Condensate data was reported at 71.330 USD/Barrel in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 74.460 USD/Barrel for Feb 2025. Indonesia Crude Oil Price: BD Karapan Condensate data is updated monthly, averaging 79.380 USD/Barrel from Oct 2022 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 92.030 USD/Barrel in Sep 2023 and a record low of 70.400 USD/Barrel in Jun 2023. Indonesia Crude Oil Price: BD Karapan Condensate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate General of Oil and Gas. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Energy Sector – Table ID.RBH003: Crude Oil Price.

Indonesia Crude Oil Price: Arbei data was reported at 71.480 USD/Barrel in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 74.510 USD/Barrel for Feb 2025. Indonesia Crude Oil Price: Arbei data is updated monthly, averaging 79.305 USD/Barrel from Oct 2022 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 30 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 91.990 USD/Barrel in Sep 2023 and a record low of 70.370 USD/Barrel in Jun 2023. Indonesia Crude Oil Price: Arbei data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate General of Oil and Gas. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Energy Sector – Table ID.RBH003: Crude Oil Price.

After some fluctuation in the oil industry's early years, where prices were incredibly high for that time period due to low supply, the cost of oil in the U.S. remained below five U.S. dollars per barrel in the century between the 1870s and 1970s. Due to the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, the Arab OPEC states then placed an embargo on Israel's allies, particularly the United States, which resulted in domestic prices almost doubling within two years. Less than a decade later, due to the Iranian Revolution, domestic prices in the U.S. more than tripled between 1978 and 1981. Domestic prices in the U.S. were very subject to those within the OPEC bloc, as OPEC-produced oil was often much cheaper than U.S. oil even after duties and transport fees were applied. U.S. production then fell from the 1980s to the 2010s, and high production costs were then passed on to consumers. Prices peaked between 2008 and 2013, at around 95 dollars per barrel, before the developments in unconventional oil industries, such as shale oil refinement, fracking, and horizontal mining, have seen prices fluctuate in recent years

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Crude Oil Price: Bonny Light: per Barrel data was reported at 64.830 USD/Barrel in 15 May 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 67.180 USD/Barrel for 14 May 2025. Crude Oil Price: Bonny Light: per Barrel data is updated daily, averaging 77.700 USD/Barrel from Oct 2009 (Median) to 15 May 2025, with 3619 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 139.410 USD/Barrel in 08 Mar 2022 and a record low of 7.150 USD/Barrel in 21 Apr 2020. Crude Oil Price: Bonny Light: per Barrel data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Nigeria. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.P003: Crude Oil Price. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

DoF Forecast: Brent Crude Oil Price data was reported at 68.300 USD/Barrel in 2023. This stayed constant from the previous number of 68.300 USD/Barrel for 2022. DoF Forecast: Brent Crude Oil Price data is updated yearly, averaging 72.400 USD/Barrel from Dec 2010 (Median) to 2023, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 111.900 USD/Barrel in 2012 and a record low of 44.000 USD/Barrel in 2016. DoF Forecast: Brent Crude Oil Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Finance. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ireland – Table IE.P005: Brent Crude Oil Price: Forecast.

Germany Commodity Price: Energy Resources: WTI Crude Oil data was reported at 61.800 USD/Barrel in 16 May 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 61.803 USD/Barrel for 15 May 2025. Germany Commodity Price: Energy Resources: WTI Crude Oil data is updated daily, averaging 66.802 USD/Barrel from Jan 2013 (Median) to 16 May 2025, with 3134 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 124.851 USD/Barrel in 08 Mar 2022 and a record low of 10.145 USD/Barrel in 21 Apr 2020. Germany Commodity Price: Energy Resources: WTI Crude Oil data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Deutsche Börse Group. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.P: Commodity Prices. [COVID-19-IMPACT]