The 2025 preliminary average annual price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil reached 68.23 U.S. dollars per barrel as of June. This would be eight U.S. dollars below the 2024 average and the lowest annual average since 2021. WTI and other benchmarks WTI is a grade of crude oil also known as “Texas light sweet.” It is measured to have an API gravity of around 39.6 and specific gravity of about 0.83, which is considered “light” relative to other crude oils. This oil also contains roughly 0.24 percent sulfur, and is therefore named “sweet.” Crude oils are some of the most closely observed commodity prices in the world. WTI is the underlying commodity of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s oil futures contracts. The price of other crude oils, such as UK Brent crude oil, the OPEC crude oil basket, and Dubai Fateh oil, can be compared to that of WTI crude oil. Since 1976, the price of WTI crude oil has increased notably, rising from just 12.23 U.S. dollars per barrel in 1976 to a peak of 99.06 dollars per barrel in 2008. Geopolitical conflicts and their impact on oil prices The price of oil is controlled in part by limiting oil production. Prior to 1971, the Texas Railroad Commission controlled the price of oil by setting limits on production of U.S. oil. In 1971, the Texas Railroad Commission ceased limiting production, but OPEC, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries with member states Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela among others, continued to do so. In 1972, due to geopolitical conflict, OPEC set an oil embargo and cut oil production, causing prices to quadruple by 1974. Oil prices rose again in 1979 and 1980 due to the Iranian revolution, and doubled between 1978 and 1981 as the Iran-Iraq War prevented oil production. A number of geopolitical conflicts and periods of increased production and consumption have influenced the price of oil since then.

In June 2025, the price for one barrel of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil averaged 68.17 U.S. dollars. This was an increase compared to the previous month which had seen the lowest figure in the past 24-month period. WTI and other benchmark crudes WTI is also known as "Texas light sweet", and is a grade of crude oil used as a benchmark for oil produced in the United States. It has an API gravity of around 39.6 and specific gravity of about 0.827, which, relative to other crude oils, is considered “light,” hence the name. WTI also contains about 0.24 percent sulfur, making it a “sweet” crude oil. The price of WTI can be compared to the prices other of crude oils, i.e. UK Brent, the OPEC basket, and Dubai Fateh oil. WTI crude oil is the underlying commodity of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s oil futures contracts. U.S. oil production and its influence on light oil prices The price development of WTI crude oil relative to Brent crude oil has been influenced by variances in U.S. crude oil transportation and increased U.S. oil production. New transportation infrastructure became operational in early 2013, easing the movement of crude oil in the mid-continent and raising the price of WTI. Since then, U.S. refineries have increased production of crude oil to record levels, also raising the price of WTI. Meanwhile, expedited crude transport in the U.S. put downward pressure on Brent crude oil as domestic crude replaced some imported Brent crude. Between 2014 and 2016, UK Brent prices dropped rapidly, as was the case for all other crude oils.

Crude Oil rose to 63.59 USD/Bbl on August 10, 2025, up 0.39% from the previous day. Over the past month, Crude Oil's price has fallen 7.09%, and is down 20.57% compared to the same time last year, 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 August of 2025.

The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) quote oil is a benchmark for oil prices in the United States. It represents the price of crude oil produced in the United States and is one of the main benchmarks used for oil trading worldwide. WTI crude oil is sourced primarily from the Permian Basin in West Texas and parts of New Mexico. It is known for its high quality and low sulfur content, which makes it desirable for refining into products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. The WTI quote oil price is determined

The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rate refers to the price of crude oil produced in the United States. It is one of the most commonly referenced benchmarks for oil pricing globally. WTI crude oil is a light, sweet crude oil that is easier and less expensive to refine into gasoline compared to other types of crude oils. This article explains how the WTI rate is determined, factors that influence it, and its significance in the global oil market and economy.

The average spot price for West Texas Intermediate crude oil came to 76.63 U.S. dollars per barrel in 2024, a decrease of nearly one U.S. dollars compared to the previous year. The 2024 average spot price for Brent crude oil was 80.52 U.S. dollars. Both Brent and WTI are light crude oils, with the first used as a benchmark for gasoline prices around the world. Spot prices vs. future prices Spot prices refer to current market prices under which a commodity such as one barrel of crude oil may be bought for immediate delivery. In contrast, future prices refer to settlement and delivery at a later date. As a major refinery and storage hub, Cushing in Oklahoma is the delivery location for WTI traded via the New York Mercantile Exchange. When storage capacities threatened to reach their maximum capacity in April 2020, the WTI oil price crashed as a result, trading at record low prices. The WTI oil price fell into negative numbers for the first time in its history, closing out at negative 37.63 U.S. dollars per barrel on April 20th. The lowest value for Brent prices was 19.33 U.S. dollars per barrel. Influences on oil prices Oil prices are volatile commodities as their trading and delivery is heavily influenced by overall market development and geopolitical events. For example, the Russia-Ukraine war and resulting Russian sanctions brought about fears of supply bottlenecks, which pushed oil prices to decade-highs also reflected in the 2022 annual average.

US military actions against Iran could drive oil prices to $100 per barrel, with potential impacts on global supply and consumer costs.

The WTI (West Texas Intermediate) is a grade of crude oil used as a benchmark in oil pricing and trading, known for its high quality and low sulfur content. This article explains its significance in global oil markets and its impact on gasoline prices in the United States.

We use the average of the tax-inclusive prices of No.20 fuel oil in Guangzhou and Shanghai to represent the fuel oil spot price, the fuel oil futures prices traded in Shanghai Futures Exchange to represent the oil futures prices and the CSI 300 energy index to represent the energy stock index. Meanwhile, the weekly data of S&P 150 500 energy index, WTI (the West Texas intermediate) crude oil prices and WTI crude oil futures prices traded in New York Mercantile Exchange are available for comparison. The sample covers the period from August 26, 2004 to January 21, 2016. The sample size is 596. All data are extracted from Wind Database.

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.

On April 20th, 2020, the price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil slumped into negative for the first time in history, falling to negative 37.63 U.S. dollars per barrel. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has had a catastrophic impact on the global oil and gas industry. Declining consumer demand and high levels of production output are threatening to exceed oil storage capacities, which resulted in the lowest ever oil prices noted between April 20th and April 22nd.

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Gas and petroleum wholesaling prices are tied to global crude oil prices, which can cause significant volatility for companies. Crude oil prices rose sharply prior to the start of the period amid rising global economic activity and increasing demand, which translated to strong revenue growth. In 2020, the world price of crude oil plunged as lockdowns and economic uncertainty reduced downstream demand for oil and gas products. However, large increases in oil prices during 2021 and 2022 contributed to solid industry revenue growth as the economy boomed. In response to high inflation and rising interest rates, a cooling economy is expected to have weakened revenue growth in recent years. Industry revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% to $257.2 billion through the end of 2024, with further growth of 1.1% forecast for the current year due to expected increases in oil prices. Wholesalers generate profit by purchasing crude oil from bulk stations and selling it to retail outlets. The price of retail gasoline and crude oil strongly influence profit. Retail gasoline prices are a function of domestic demand for fuel, which may differ from the global supply and demand. Profit tends to be very low for wholesalers in this industry. In 2020, profit fell sharply because of falling prices alongside poor overall economic activity. Through the end of 2024 industry profit, defined as earnings before interest and taxes, is expected to account for 1.7% of revenue. Revenue is expected to decline moderately as oil prices are expected to fall from recent highs. Expected growth in the overall domestic economy and more robust construction activity will likely ease this forecast decline in industry revenue. The anticipated expansion in domestic pipeline infrastructure is likely to bolster petroleum exports, benefiting downstream demand. However, wholesalers will also endure severe threats from technologies that accelerate the adoption of renewable energy, which may cause a considerable reduction in demand for gasoline and petroleum. Industry revenue is forecast to decline at a CAGR of 0.5% to $250.9 billion through the end of 2029.

According to a 2025 survey, oil producers operating in the Permian region needed WTI oil prices to amount to a minimum of ** U.S. dollars per barrel in order to profitably drill a new well. This compared to a minimum breakeven price of ** U.S. dollars per barrel for existing wells. The monthly average WTI oil price ranged between ** and ** U.S. dollars per barrel around the time of the survey. Most productive oil basins Operators in shale basins have the lowest average breakeven prices for new wells. However, when it comes to existing wells, operators in the Permian (Delaware) basin can afford even lower oil prices. The Permian basin, located in Texas and New Mexico, accounts for the greatest U.S. oil production output of any region. In 2024, production in the Permian reached nearly *********** barrels per day - more than **** times the amount extracted from the neighboring Eagle Ford rock formation. Texas is leading oil producing state With both regions located in Texas, it is not surprising that this is also the leading crude oil producing U.S. state. Nearly two billion barrels worth of crude oil were extracted in Texas per year, far more than any other state. Texas is home to a total of five major oil and gas formations.

Based on a September 2020 survey, the majority of oil and gas executives expect United States' oil rig count to increase again once WTI oil prices reach between ** and ** U.S. dollars per barrel. A further ** percent of respondents believe U.S. oil rig count to see substantial growth only if WTI prices reach between ** and ** U.S. dollars per barrel. West Texas Intermediate crude oil price stood at ***** U.S. dollars per barrel on September 14, 2020.

The work reported herein covers select tasks in Budget Phase II. The principle Task in Budget Phase II included in this report is Field Demonstration. Completion of many of the Field Demonstration tasks during the last report period enabled an optimum carbon dioxide (C02) flood project to be designed, economically evaluated, and implemented in the field. Field implementation of the project commenced during late 1995, with actual CO2 injection commencing in mid-July, 1996. This report summarizes activities incurred following initial project start-up, towards the goal of optimizing project performance. The current project has focused on reducing initial investment cost by utilizing horizontal injection wells and concentrating the project in the best productivity area of the field. An innovative CO2 purchase agreement (no take-or-pay provisions, CO2 purchase price tied to West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil price) and gas recycle agreement (expensing costs as opposed to a large upfront capital investment for compression) were negotiated to further improve the project economics.

This special notice provided by Tax and Revenue Administration announces that beginning April 1, 2022 the Government of Alberta will stop collecting fuel tax in order to provide relief from the current high fuel prices. Collection of fuel tax is expected to resume by the later of July 1, 2022 and the time when West Texas Intermediate prices fall below $80 US per barrel. Special notices are time-specific, and meant to be transitory in nature. The information may eventually be incorporated into other publications such as information circulars or web content.

The work reported here covers Budget Phase I of the project. The principal tasks in Budget Phase I are the Reservoir Analysis and Characterization Task and the Advanced Technology Definition Task. Completion of these tasks have enabled an optimum carbon dioxide (C02) flood project to be designed and evaluated from an economic and risk analysis standpoint. Field implementation of the project has been recommended to the working interest owners of the South Cowden Unit (SCU) and approval has been obtained. The current project has focused on reducing initial investment cost by utilizing horizontal injection wells and concentrating the project in the best productivity area of the field. An innovative CO2 purchase agreement (no take or pay requirements, CO2 purchase price tied to West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil price) and gas recycle agreements (expensing cost as opposed to large capital investments for compression) were negotiated to further improve project economics.

At 3.82 U.S. dollars per gallon in October 2022, regular all formulation retail gasoline prices in the United States were considerably lower than in Hong Kong or the Central African Republic, which reported the highest gasoline prices in the world at the end of October 2022. Norway also ranked high this year. Its high gasoline prices might be one of the reasons why the country is leading the charge towards electric mobility. Gas prices in selected countries worldwide Fuel prices in different countries range from a few cents to almost two U.S. dollars per liter. Gasoline is often regarded as a key driver of a country’s economy, as it is the main fuel used in passenger vehicles and the automotive fleets of small and large businesses. The United States is one of the biggest consumers of gasoline on a per capita basis, with approximately 356 gallons of gasoline per person in 2020. Fuel prices respond to crude oil price changes One of the liquid’s main ingredients is crude oil. The spot prices of publicly traded crudes, such as U.S.-sourced WTI (West Texas Intermediate), UK Brent, and the OPEC basket grades, are highly volatile and have proven prone to inflation as of late, most recently due to the novel coronavirus outbreak in China, blockages in the Suez Canal, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Where access to oil is limited, this volatility may spur a shift towards alternative propulsion systems and fuels among a growing number of vehicle drivers. Affordability of fuel Gas prices in Europe are counted among the highest worldwide. At 7.6 U.S. dollars per gallon or more, gasoline is particularly expensive in Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Greece, Finland, and the Netherlands. Car drivers in Mozambique and Madagascar feel the most pain at the pump. Some 145.7 percent of a month's wages are needed to fill up a tank in Mozambique. The low affordability of fuel is due to weak currencies, limited wage growth, and a level of prosperity that is yet to meet other markets' standards. The high price in countries such as the Netherlands and Norway is largely attributable to taxes. Other factors driving gas prices include local demand, processing and distribution costs, and the aforementioned level of crude oil prices.

Over the past two decades the price of diesel fuel in Germany has fluctuated dramatically. Between 2000 and 2012, prices increased from **** euros per liter to a peak of **** euros. Prices began to decrease in the following years, dropping to **** euros per liter as of 2016, close to the low seen in 2009. However, by 2019 the price per liter of diesel had again increased, at **** euros per liter. Diesel prices decreased in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, and increased to **** euros per liter in 2021. As of June 2020, the average cost of diesel in Germany was lower than in France, Italy, and the United Kingdom.Global oil price increaseThe rise in diesel prices in recent years can be explained by the increase in crude oil prices. The cost of crude oil is the main component of diesel fuel prices and varies depending on supply and demand. From 2016 onwards, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crude oil spot prices grew annually and stood at ***** and ***** U.S. dollars per barrel respectively in 2018. Diesel cars losing popularityDiesel was once the main choice of fuel in Europe for car buyers, but this has been changing in recent years. Between 2014 and 2018, the share of new passenger cars with diesel engines fell noticeably across Europe. In Germany, shares dropped by approximately ** percent during this period to ** percent. This decline in popularity also had an impact on prices.