On July 28, 2025, the Brent crude oil price stood at 69.68 U.S. dollars per barrel, compared to 66.71 U.S. dollars for WTI oil and 70.98 U.S. dollars for the OPEC basket. Brent and OPEC prices rose slightly that week, while WTI prices fell.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 (where a contract is agreed upon while 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.

As of June 2025, the average annual price of Brent crude oil stood at 71.91 U.S. dollars per barrel. This is over 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 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.

In June 2025, the average price of one barrel of Brent crude oil was 71.44 U.S. dollars. This was around seven U.S. dollars more than prices the previous month, which were the lowest value in the past 24-month period. 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.

United States Crude Oil Price: EIA: Refiner Acquisition: Domestic data was reported at 71.960 USD/Barrel in Aug 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 73.310 USD/Barrel for Jul 2018. United States Crude Oil Price: EIA: Refiner Acquisition: Domestic data is updated monthly, averaging 26.435 USD/Barrel from Jan 1974 (Median) to Aug 2018, with 536 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 131.470 USD/Barrel in Jul 2008 and a record low of 6.720 USD/Barrel in Jan 1974. United States Crude Oil Price: EIA: Refiner Acquisition: Domestic data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.P002: Energy Price.

The 2025 annual OPEC basket price stood at ***** U.S. dollars per barrel as of June. This would be lower than the 2024 average, which amounted to ***** U.S. dollars. The abbreviation OPEC stands for Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and includes Algeria, Angola, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, and the United Arab Emirates. The aim of the OPEC is to coordinate the oil policies of its member states. It was founded in 1960 in Baghdad, Iraq. The OPEC Reference Basket The OPEC crude oil price is defined by the price of the so-called OPEC (Reference) basket. This basket is an average of prices of the various petroleum blends that are produced by the OPEC members. Some of these oil blends are, for example: Saharan Blend from Algeria, Basra Light from Iraq, Arab Light from Saudi Arabia, BCF 17 from Venezuela, et cetera. By increasing and decreasing its oil production, OPEC tries to keep the price between a given maxima and minima. Benchmark crude oil The OPEC basket is one of the most important benchmarks for crude oil prices worldwide. Other significant benchmarks are UK Brent, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), and Dubai Crude (Fateh). Because there are many types and grades of oil, such benchmarks are indispensable for referencing them on the global oil market. The 2025 fall in prices was the result of weakened demand outlooks exacerbated by extensive U.S. trade tariffs.

Crude Oil Price: Average International FOB: Indian Basket: INR data was reported at 4,249.140 INR/Barrel in 05 Dec 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4,324.140 INR/Barrel for 04 Dec 2018. Crude Oil Price: Average International FOB: Indian Basket: INR data is updated daily, averaging 4,308.560 INR/Barrel from Jan 2012 (Median) to 05 Dec 2018, with 1683 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,752.020 INR/Barrel in 28 Aug 2013 and a record low of 1,633.490 INR/Barrel in 20 Jan 2016. Crude Oil Price: Average International FOB: Indian Basket: INR data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Energy Sector – Table IN.RBJ001: Crude Oil Price: Average International FOB.

Switzerland Brent Crude Oil Price data was reported at 75.710 USD/Barrel in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 82.790 USD/Barrel for Sep 2018. Switzerland Brent Crude Oil Price data is updated monthly, averaging 25.785 USD/Barrel from Jan 1970 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 586 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 139.390 USD/Barrel in Jun 2008 and a record low of 2.230 USD/Barrel in Dec 1970. Switzerland Brent Crude Oil Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Swiss National Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Switzerland – Table CH.P002: Fuel Prices.

In May 2025, the average monthly price of the Urals crude oil, Russia's major export oil brand, was approximately ***** U.S. dollars per barrel, having decreased from the previous month. In 2020, the price of the Urals experienced a considerable decrease at the beginning of the year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, dropping to as low as **** U.S. dollars per barrel in April. What is the purpose of the Russian oil price cap? In early December 2022, the G7 (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom (UK), and the United States), the European Union (EU), and Australia formed the Price Cap Coalition and imposed a price cap of 60 U.S. dollars per barrel on oil originating in Russia. The aim of the price ceiling is to decrease Russia’s earnings from oil exports and thereby limit the Russian government’s budget to finance the war in Ukraine. At the same time, the cap is meant to ensure that Russia continues to supply oil to emerging economies, though at a discounted price. With the cap in place, Russia cannot sell oil at a higher price even to third countries if the oil tankers are financed or insured by members of the Price Cap Coalition. In early February 2023, a price cap of 100 U.S. dollars per barrel was imposed on Russian refined oil products. Global dependence on Russian oil China was Russia’s leading crude oil export destination, with the value of exports measured at nearly **** billion U.S. dollars in 2021. In physical terms, Russia supplied around *** million metric tons of crude oil to China in 2024, being the leading crude oil import origin in the country ahead of Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, European countries were major consumers of Russian oil prior to the war in Ukraine. For instance, Russia accounted for over ** percent of oil and petroleum products imported into Slovakia in 2020. To compare, the dependence rate stood at nearly ** percent in Lithuania, ** percent in Germany, and ** percent in the UK.

United States Crude Oil Price: EIA: Domestic First Purchase data was reported at 62.870 USD/Barrel in Aug 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 67.000 USD/Barrel for Jul 2018. United States Crude Oil Price: EIA: Domestic First Purchase data is updated monthly, averaging 23.925 USD/Barrel from Jan 1974 (Median) to Aug 2018, with 536 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 128.080 USD/Barrel in Jul 2008 and a record low of 6.700 USD/Barrel in Sep 1974. United States Crude Oil Price: EIA: Domestic First Purchase data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.P002: Energy Price.

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United States Crude Oil Price: EIA: FOB Cost of Imports: Mexico data was reported at 63.060 USD/Barrel in Aug 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 66.210 USD/Barrel for Jul 2018. United States Crude Oil Price: EIA: FOB Cost of Imports: Mexico data is updated monthly, averaging 24.535 USD/Barrel from Jan 1975 (Median) to Aug 2018, with 524 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 123.190 USD/Barrel in Jul 2008 and a record low of 7.820 USD/Barrel in Dec 1998. United States Crude Oil Price: EIA: FOB Cost of Imports: Mexico data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.P002: Energy Price.

Crude Oil Price: Average International FOB: Indian Basket: USD data was reported at 59.620 USD/Barrel in 12 Dec 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 58.780 USD/Barrel for 11 Dec 2018. Crude Oil Price: Average International FOB: Indian Basket: USD data is updated daily, averaging 66.590 USD/Barrel from Jan 2012 (Median) to 12 Dec 2018, with 1688 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 125.440 USD/Barrel in 13 Mar 2012 and a record low of 24.030 USD/Barrel in 20 Jan 2016. Crude Oil Price: Average International FOB: Indian Basket: USD data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Energy Sector – Table IN.RBJ001: Crude Oil Price: Average International FOB.

United States Crude Oil Price: EIA: Refiner Acquisition: Imported data was reported at 62.800 USD/Barrel in Aug 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 66.770 USD/Barrel for Jul 2018. United States Crude Oil Price: EIA: Refiner Acquisition: Imported data is updated monthly, averaging 26.635 USD/Barrel from Jan 1974 (Median) to Aug 2018, with 536 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 127.770 USD/Barrel in Jul 2008 and a record low of 9.390 USD/Barrel in Dec 1998. United States Crude Oil Price: EIA: Refiner Acquisition: Imported data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.P002: Energy Price.

Gasoline fell to 2.17 USD/Gal on July 31, 2025, down 1.86% from the previous day. Over the past month, Gasoline's price has risen 3.64%, but it is still 10.00% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Gasoline - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

Monthly average retail prices for gasoline and fuel oil for Canada, selected provincial cities, Whitehorse and Yellowknife. Prices are presented for the current month and previous four months. Includes fuel type and the price in cents per litre.

Colombian exports of crude oil and its products amounted to approximately 1.09 billion U.S. dollars in January 2025, a decrease of roughly 12.6 percent in comparison to the same month of the previous year. During the period in consideration, figures reached the record low in April 2020, at 384 million U.S. dollars. International demand for crude oil collapsed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, causing oil prices to plummet in the first months of 2020.

This table shows the consumption and producer prices of energy.

Energy consumption figures for total energy commodities, natural gas, crude oil, hard coal and other energy commodities are primary consumption. Figures for electricity are final consumption.

The figures for producer prices refer to energy available for domestic consumption. This is the price of producers or importers for the delivery of the energy product.

Data available: From January 1995, monthly.

Status of the figures

Energy consumption: All figures from 1995 up to 2014 are definite. Figures of 2015 up to 2016 are revised provisional and figures of 2017 are provisional.

Producer price: All figures from 1995 up to July 2017 are definite. Figures from August 2017 are provisional.

Changes as of 4 June 2018: Provisional figures up to and including December 2017 have been added.

When will new figures be published? Provisional monthly figures to be published not later then the fourth month after the period under review. The producer price become definite not later then six months after the period under review. All figures for a certain year become definite not later than in the following December.

Spain Crude Oil Price: Brent North Sea data was reported at 81.870 USD/Barrel in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 79.080 USD/Barrel for Sep 2018. Spain Crude Oil Price: Brent North Sea data is updated monthly, averaging 28.330 USD/Barrel from Jan 1986 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 394 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 133.030 USD/Barrel in Jul 2008 and a record low of 9.740 USD/Barrel in Jul 1986. Spain Crude Oil Price: Brent North Sea data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Spain. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Spain – Table ES.P006: Crude Oil and Gold Price.