Crude Oil fell to 64.78 USD/Bbl on July 1, 2025, down 0.50% from the previous day. Over the past month, Crude Oil's price has risen 3.62%, but it is still 21.77% 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.

Brent fell to 66.38 USD/Bbl on July 1, 2025, down 0.53% from the previous day. Over the past month, Brent's price has risen 2.71%, but it is still 23.02% 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.

On June 23, 2025, the Brent crude oil price stood at 70.98 U.S. dollars per barrel, compared to 68.51 U.S. dollars for WTI oil and 76.19 U.S. dollars for the OPEC basket. OPEC prices rose that week following expected supply constraints related to the Israel-Iran conflict.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.

UK Gas fell to 76.96 GBp/thm on June 30, 2025, down 1.29% from the previous day. Over the past month, UK Gas's price has fallen 5.35%, and is down 1.38% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. UK Natural Gas - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on June of 2025.

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

Brent crude oil is projected to have an average annual spot price of 65.85 U.S. dollars per barrel in 2025, according to a forecast from May 2025. This would mean a decrease of nearly 15 U.S. dollars compared to the previous year, and also reflects a reduced forecast WTI crude oil price. Lower economic activity, an increase in OPEC+ production output, and uncertainty over trade tariffs all impacted price forecasting. All about Brent Also known as Brent Blend, London Brent, and Brent petroleum, Brent Crude is a crude oil benchmark named after the exploration site in the North Sea's Brent oilfield. It is a sweet light crude oil but slightly heavier than West Texas Intermediate. In this context, sweet refers to a low sulfur content and light refers to a relatively low density when compared to other crude oil benchmarks. Price development in the 2020s Oil prices are volatile, impacted by consumer demand and discoveries of new oilfields, new extraction methods such as fracking, and production caps routinely placed by OPEC on its member states. The price for Brent crude oil stood at an average of just 42 U.S. dollars in 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic resulted in a sudden demand drop. Two years later, sanctions on Russian energy imports, had pushed up prices to a new decade-high, above 100 U.S. dollars per barrel.

Heating Oil fell to 2.24 USD/Gal on June 30, 2025, down 3.10% from the previous day. Over the past month, Heating Oil's price has risen 8.54%, but it is still 14.42% 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 June of 2025.

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.

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ICE Futures Europe iMpact is the primary data feed for ICE Futures Europe and covers 50% of worldwide crude and refined oil futures trading, as well as other options and futures contracts like natural gas, power, coal, emissions, and soft commodities. This dataset includes all commodities on ICE Futures Europe—all listed outrights, spreads, options, and options combinations across every expiration month. Interest rates and financial products are not included at this time and will be part of a separate dataset.

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The average gas price in Great Britain in April 2025 was 86.28 British pence per therm. This was 15 pence higher than the same month the year prior and follows a trend of increasing gas prices. Energy prices in the UK Energy prices in the UK were exceptionally high in 2021-2022 due to an energy supply shortage as a result of lower pipeline supplies from Norway and Russia, as well as reduced LNG imports owing to greater purchases by customers in Asia. Multiple factors such as a lack of gas storage availability and the large share of gas in heating have exacerbated the supply issue in the UK. This led to multiple suppliers announcing bankruptcy, while an upped price cap threatened energy security of numerous households. The United Kingdom has some of the highest household electricity prices worldwide. How is gas used in the UK? According to a 2023 survey conducted by the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 58 percent of respondents used gas as a heating method during the winter months. On average, household expenditure on energy from gas in the UK stood at some 24.9 billion British pounds in 2023.

Natural gas fell to 3.66 USD/MMBtu on June 30, 2025, down 2.07% from the previous day. Over the past month, Natural gas's price has fallen 0.88%, but it is still 47.76% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Natural gas - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on June of 2025.

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ICE Futures Europe iMpact is the primary data feed for ICE Futures Europe and covers 50% of worldwide crude and refined oil futures trading, as well as other options and futures contracts like natural gas, power, coal, emissions, and soft commodities. This dataset includes all commodities on ICE Futures Europe—all listed outrights, spreads, options, and options combinations across every expiration month. Interest rates and financial products are not included at this time and will be part of a separate dataset.

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Rapeseed rose to 467.29 EUR/T on July 1, 2025, up 0.06% from the previous day. Over the past month, Rapeseed's price has fallen 1.21%, and is down 4.10% compared to the same time last year, 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 Rapeseed Oil.

In 2024, the price of natural gas in Europe reached 11 constant U.S. dollars per million British thermal units, compared with 2.2 U.S. dollars in the U.S. This was a notable decrease compared to the previous year, which had seen a steep increase in prices due to an energy supply shortage exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine war. Since 1980, natural gas prices have typically been higher in Europe than in the United States and are expected to remain so for the coming two years. This is due to the U.S. being a significantly larger natural gas producer than Europe. What is natural gas and why is it gaining ground in the energy market? Natural gas is commonly burned in power plants with combustion turbines that generate electricity or used as a heating fuel. Given the fact that the world’s energy demand continues to grow, natural gas was seen by some industry leaders as an acceptable "bridge-fuel" to overcome the use of more emission-intensive energy sources such as coal. Subsequently, natural gas has become the main fuel for electricity generation in the U.S., while the global gas power generation share has reached over 22 percent. How domestic production shapes U.S. natural gas prices The combination of hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) and horizontal drilling can be regarded as one of the oil and gas industry’s biggest breakthroughs in decades, with the U.S. being the largest beneficiary. This technology has helped the industry release unprecedented quantities of gas from deposits, mainly shale and tar sands that were previously thought either inaccessible or uneconomic. It is forecast that U.S. shale gas production could reach 36 trillion cubic feet in 2050, up from 1.77 trillion cubic feet in 2000.

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Oil And Gas Pipeline Monitoring Equipment Market Size 2024-2028

The oil and gas pipeline monitoring equipment market size is forecast to increase by USD 1.06 billion at a CAGR of 4.36% between 2023 and 2028.

The market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing preference for pipeline transportation as a cost-effective and efficient method for transporting crude oil and natural gas. Technological advances in pipeline inspection, such as the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning, are enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of pipeline monitoring. Additionally, the volatility in crude oil prices necessitates the need for real-time monitoring to optimize operations and minimize losses. The market is expected to continue growing, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.5% from 2021 to 2026. Other trends include the adoption of smart pipelines, increasing government regulations, and the integration of renewable energy sources into pipeline networks. Challenges include the high initial investment costs, cybersecurity concerns, and the need for continuous monitoring to ensure safety and reliability.

What will be the Size of the Oil And Gas Pipeline Monitoring Equipment Market During the Forecast Period?

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The market encompasses technologies and solutions designed for the continuous surveillance of Oil Pipelines and Refined Petroleum pipelines. These systems play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of Crude Petroleum and Refined Petroleum through Onshore Pipelines and Subsea Infrastructure. Pipeline Monitoring Systems employ various advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and Machine Learning for Pipeline Integrity Management. Cybersecurity and terrorist threats pose significant challenges to the Oil export industry, necessitating the deployment of advanced digital pipeline infrastructure.
Leak Detection Systems, Intelligent Video Surveillance, and Ultrasonic technology are integral components of these systems. Pipeline Sections made of Metallic Pipe and Non-metallic Pipe are monitored for Defects such as Leakage, Corrosion, Cracks, and other anomalies. Production technologies like Oil Transportation are also impacted by the effective implementation of Pipeline Monitoring Systems.

How is this Oil And Gas Pipeline Monitoring Equipment Industry segmented and which is the largest segment?

The oil and gas pipeline monitoring equipment industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD billion' for the period 2024-2028, as well as historical data from 2018-2022 for the following segments.

Product

  Hardware components
  Software systems


Type

  Vibration monitoring
  Thermal monitoring
  Lubrication monitoring
  Others


Geography

  North America

    Canada
    US


  APAC

    China


  Europe

    UK


  Middle East and Africa



  South America

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The hardware components segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. The market encompasses advanced solutions for detecting and preventing incidents in crude petroleum and refined petroleum pipelines. These systems employ production technologies such as Cybersecurity, ensuring protection against terrorist threats and digital pipeline infrastructure breaches. Intelligent Video Surveillance, Human Machine Interface, and Network monitoring solutions are integral components, facilitating real-time leak detection and physical security. Pipeline sections, including Metallic pipes (e.g., ductile iron pipes, stainless steel pipes, and aluminum pipes), are monitored using various sensors like flow meters, pressure sensors, and temperature sensors. These components, part of the hardware segment, enable effective pipeline operations and control. New oil and gas exploration projects in regions like Mozambique, Tanzania, Brazil, Myanmar, and the South China Sea necessitate the establishment of extensive pipeline networks to transport crude oil from fields to onshore terminals and deliver it to demand centers.
In addition, oil pipelines require monitoring systems to prevent oil spills and gas leaks, minimizing environmental damage and safety hazards. Advanced Monitoring Technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and Machine Learning, are increasingly utilized for real-time monitoring and ensuring pipeline integrity management. Furthermore, subsea infrastructure and onshore pipelines are subject to rigorous monitoring to prevent potential incidents. Renewable energy projects and offshore pipelines also benefit from these advanced monitoring solutions.

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The hardware components segment was valued at USD 2.37 billion in