Crude Oil fell to 59.17 USD/Bbl on December 2, 2025, down 0.25% from the previous day. Over the past month, Crude Oil's price has fallen 3.08%, and is down 15.40% 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 December of 2025.

The 2025 annual OPEC basket price stood at ***** U.S. dollars per barrel as of August. 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.

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.

As of August 2025, the average annual price of Brent crude oil stood at 71.3 U.S. dollars per barrel. This is over nine 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.

On October 27, 2025, the Brent crude oil price stood at 65.14 U.S. dollars per barrel, compared to 61.31 U.S. dollars for WTI oil and 67.54 U.S. dollars for the OPEC basket. Oil prices rose slightly that week.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 global 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.

Indonesia Crude Oil Price: Bekapai data was reported at 64.420 USD/Barrel in Jul 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 64.370 USD/Barrel for Jun 2019. Indonesia Crude Oil Price: Bekapai data is updated monthly, averaging 74.780 USD/Barrel from Jan 2006 (Median) to Jul 2019, with 163 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 139.670 USD/Barrel in Jul 2008 and a record low of 29.170 USD/Barrel in Jan 2016. Indonesia Crude Oil Price: Bekapai data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate General of Oil and Gas. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Indonesia – Table ID.RBH003: Crude Oil Price.

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.

The average price of Indian basket crude oil was estimated to reach ***** U.S. dollars per barrel in the financial year 2024. While Indian basket crude oil prices have fluctuated during the reported period, this figure significantly decreased from the previous year’s average of ***** U.S. dollars. The average price of crude oil went up marginally around the financial year 2012, touching almost *** U.S. dollars per barrel. Recent trends in the Indian oil industry The last several years have seen a slight but steady increase in Indian crude oil refinery capacity. However, the annual domestic crude oil production volume has consistently decreased. Not surprisingly, the volume of crude oil imports had recently been on the rise for several years. The future of the Indian energy sector As the third-largest primary energy consumer globally, India relies on various sources to meet its energy demands. At the same time, a significant increase in primary energy consumption across various sources is projected for the coming decades, with renewables playing a vital role in the Indian energy transition.

Europe Brent and WTI (Western Texas Intermediate) Spot Prices (Annual/ Monthly/ Weekly/ Daily) from EIA U.S. (Energy Information Administration).

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1. • Name: Daily Europe Brent Spot Price
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2. • Name: Weekly Europe Brent Spot Price
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3. • Name: Monthly Europe Brent Spot Price
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4. • Name: Annual Europe Brent Spot Price
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5. • Name: Daily Cushing, OK WTI Spot Price
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6. • Name: Weekly Cushing, OK WTI Spot Price
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7. • Name: Monthly Cushing, OK WTI Spot Price
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8. • Name: Annual Cushing, OK WTI Spot Price
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Definitions

Brent

A blended crude stream produced in the North Sea region which serves as a reference or "marker" for pricing a number of other crude streams. source

West Texas Intermediate (WTI - Cushing)

A crude stream produced in Texas and southern Oklahoma which serves as a reference or "marker" for pricing a number of other crude streams and which is traded in the domestic spot market at Cushing, Oklahoma. source

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Chile Commodity Prices: Avg: Crude Oil: Brent data was reported at 72.574 USD/Barrel in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 75.157 USD/Barrel for Feb 2025. Chile Commodity Prices: Avg: Crude Oil: Brent data is updated monthly, averaging 65.170 USD/Barrel from Jan 2000 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 303 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 133.900 USD/Barrel in Jul 2008 and a record low of 18.600 USD/Barrel in Dec 2001. Chile Commodity Prices: Avg: Crude Oil: Brent data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Chile. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Chile – Table CL.P005: Crude Oil Price.

Time series data for the statistic Adjusted savings: energy depletion (current US$) and country Zimbabwe. Indicator Definition:Energy depletion is the ratio of the value of the stock of energy resources to the remaining reserve lifetime (capped at 25 years). It covers coal, crude oil, and natural gas.The indicator "Adjusted savings: energy depletion (current US$)" stands at 31.28 Million usd as of 12/31/2021. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 88.53 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 88.53.The 3 year change in percent is -35.58.The 5 year change in percent is 93.34.The 10 year change in percent is -56.40.The Serie's long term average value is 27.30 Million usd. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2021, is 14.60 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1972, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2021, is +756.23%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2008, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2021, is -61.58%.

Russia Average World Price: Crude Oil: Urals: per 1 Ton data was reported at 420.400 USD/Ton in Dec 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 473.000 USD/Ton for Nov 2018. Russia Average World Price: Crude Oil: Urals: per 1 Ton data is updated monthly, averaging 425.600 USD/Ton from Jun 2000 (Median) to Dec 2018, with 223 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 947.800 USD/Ton in Jul 2008 and a record low of 132.800 USD/Ton in Nov 2001. Russia Average World Price: Crude Oil: Urals: per 1 Ton data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Russian Federation – Table RU.PC002: Average World Prices, Crude Oil Export Price, Crude Oil Export Duty.

China Import Price: Crude Oil: Latin America: Peru data was reported at 697.182 USD/Ton in Sep 2008. This records a decrease from the previous number of 791.187 USD/Ton for Apr 2008. China Import Price: Crude Oil: Latin America: Peru data is updated monthly, averaging 744.184 USD/Ton from Apr 2008 (Median) to Sep 2008, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 791.187 USD/Ton in Apr 2008 and a record low of 697.182 USD/Ton in Sep 2008. China Import Price: Crude Oil: Latin America: Peru data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Price – Table CN.PH: Crude Oil Import and Export Price.

Ecuador Napo Crude Oil Price: Petroecuador data was reported at 65.100 USD/Barrel in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 61.400 USD/Barrel for Sep 2018. Ecuador Napo Crude Oil Price: Petroecuador data is updated monthly, averaging 63.350 USD/Barrel from May 2006 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 150 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 114.670 USD/Barrel in Jun 2008 and a record low of 16.400 USD/Barrel in Feb 2016. Ecuador Napo Crude Oil Price: Petroecuador data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Ecuador. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ecuador – Table EC.RB001: Crude Oil Prices.

Chile Commodity Prices: Avg: Crude Oil: WTI data was reported at 68.000 USD/Barrel in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 71.250 USD/Barrel for Feb 2025. Chile Commodity Prices: Avg: Crude Oil: WTI data is updated monthly, averaging 34.400 USD/Barrel from May 1983 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 503 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 133.930 USD/Barrel in Jun 2008 and a record low of 11.300 USD/Barrel in Dec 1998. Chile Commodity Prices: Avg: Crude Oil: WTI data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Chile. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Chile – Table CL.P005: Crude Oil Price. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Indonesia Crude Oil Price: Anoa data was reported at 64.820 USD/Barrel in Jul 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 64.770 USD/Barrel for Jun 2019. Indonesia Crude Oil Price: Anoa data is updated monthly, averaging 74.410 USD/Barrel from Jan 2006 (Median) to Jul 2019, with 163 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 140.070 USD/Barrel in Jul 2008 and a record low of 29.570 USD/Barrel in Jan 2016. Indonesia Crude Oil Price: Anoa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate General of Oil and Gas. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Indonesia – Table ID.RBH003: Crude Oil Price.

Russia Average World Price: Gasoline: Nafta data was reported at 457.000 USD/Ton in Dec 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 502.700 USD/Ton for Nov 2018. Russia Average World Price: Gasoline: Nafta data is updated monthly, averaging 519.750 USD/Ton from Jun 2000 (Median) to Dec 2018, with 222 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,085.200 USD/Ton in Jun 2008 and a record low of 150.300 USD/Ton in Nov 2001. Russia Average World Price: Gasoline: Nafta data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Russian Federation – Table RU.PC002: Average World Prices, Crude Oil Export Price, Crude Oil Export Duty.

Crude Oil Price: Indonesia data was reported at 61.320 USD/Barrel in Jul 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 60.990 USD/Barrel for Jun 2019. Crude Oil Price: Indonesia data is updated monthly, averaging 42.500 USD/Barrel from Dec 1991 (Median) to Jul 2019, with 332 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 134.960 USD/Barrel in Jul 2008 and a record low of 9.990 USD/Barrel in Dec 1998. Crude Oil Price: Indonesia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate General of Oil and Gas. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Indonesia – Table ID.PC001: Retail Price: By Major Commodities.

Indonesia Crude Oil Price: SLC data was reported at 61.980 USD/Barrel in Jul 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 61.840 USD/Barrel for Jun 2019. Indonesia Crude Oil Price: SLC data is updated monthly, averaging 73.410 USD/Barrel from Jan 2006 (Median) to Jul 2019, with 163 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 138.730 USD/Barrel in Jul 2008 and a record low of 26.630 USD/Barrel in Jan 2016. Indonesia Crude Oil Price: SLC data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate General of Oil and Gas. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Indonesia – Table ID.RBH003: Crude Oil Price.

Ecuador Crude Oil Basket Price data was reported at 66.300 USD/Barrel in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 61.200 USD/Barrel for Aug 2018. Ecuador Crude Oil Basket Price data is updated monthly, averaging 25.710 USD/Barrel from Jan 1984 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 417 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 117.360 USD/Barrel in Jun 2008 and a record low of 6.950 USD/Barrel in Dec 1998. Ecuador Crude Oil Basket Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Central Bank of Ecuador. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Ecuador – Table EC.RB003: Crude Oil Prices.