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Brent crude oil
Also known as: Brent crude, Brent, Brent Crude, Brent crude prices
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What Does the Iran War Mean for Global Energy Markets? - CSIS csis.org Mar 6, 2026 5 facts
claimA long interruption in oil supply could push Brent crude prices above $100 per barrel, according to Kevin Book of the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program.
measurementOn Friday, March 6, 2025, international Brent oil prices surpassed $92 per barrel, representing a 28 percent increase since the previous week's market close.
measurementDespite risks to export facilities and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Brent oil prices have reached approximately $90 a barrel, which is lower than the $100 per barrel price many observers expected.
measurementIn the week preceding the initial strike, Brent oil prices rose from just above $60 to over $70 per barrel.
measurementContracts for oil delivery in forward months, such as January 2027, are priced at approximately $70 per barrel.
Quick View: The Iran conflict's impact on global energy markets janushenderson.com Mar 2, 2026 4 facts
measurementIn 2024, the most actively traded Brent crude contracts averaged roughly $73 per barrel.
measurementIn 2025, the most actively traded Brent crude contracts averaged just under $66 per barrel.
claimBrent is a blended crude stream oil sourced from the North Sea that serves as a reference or marker for pricing other crude streams due to its consistent quality and global trading price.
claimWest Texas Intermediate (WTI) is a high-quality North American crude oil and is the second-most-traded oil benchmark globally, behind Brent crude.
United States and Iran on the Brink: What's at Stake? - CSIS csis.org 4 facts
measurementFollowing the announcement of a ceasefire in June 2019, Brent crude oil prices dropped to $68 per barrel, which was below pre-conflict pricing levels.
measurementBrent and West Texas oil prices were approximately 60-62 dollars per barrel.
measurementIn June 2019, Brent crude oil prices spiked to $80-81 per barrel after Iranian members of parliament threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz.
measurementThe price of Brent and West Texas oil has stabilized around $60-62 per barrel due to the results of negotiations, which provided a sense of hope.
Power Transition in the Middle East: The Intersection of US Global ... populismstudies.org Mar 15, 2026 2 facts
accountFollowing the initial price spike, Brent crude oil prices reversed and stabilized in a trading range between $85.00 and $105.00 per barrel after United States officials indicated a quick end to military operations.
measurementBrent crude oil prices reached a peak of $119.50 per barrel on March 9, 2026, following the February 28, 2026, US-Israel strikes on Iran.
Iran and Middle East conflict impacts global economy - Deloitte deloitte.com Mar 18, 2026 2 facts
measurementBrent crude oil prices exceeded US$110 per barrel between February 27, 2026, and March 12, 2026, before declining.
measurementAs of March 12, 2026, Brent crude oil prices increased by 39% compared to the levels on February 27, 2026, the last trading day before the conflict.
Iran Conflict Brief: The High Cost of Attacking Energy Infrastructure energypolicy.columbia.edu Mar 19, 2026 1 fact
measurementBrent crude oil prices spiked to $119 per barrel on March 19, 2026, with some physical grades in Asia trading $12 to $20 higher than that price.
Iran War Unravels U.S. Strategy and Strengthens Russia–China Axis toda.org Mar 24, 2026 1 fact
measurementThe eruption of war in the Gulf sent Brent crude oil prices surging toward $120 a barrel.
Geopolitical analysis of the imposed war against Iran - Al Jazeera aljazeera.com Mar 10, 2026 1 fact
measurementBrent crude oil prices increased from $73 on February 27 to $107 on March 8, representing a more than 40 percent increase in 10 days.
Experts React | Effects of the Iran War on Energy Markets fpri.org Mar 23, 2026 1 fact
measurementUrals crude oil shifted from deep discounts to a $5–$10 premium over Brent crude oil prices following the Middle East conflict.
Middle East conflict economic impacts chips | Sourceability sourceability.com 7 days ago 1 fact
measurementBrent Crude oil prices surged to $120 a barrel as markets priced in the risk of sustained disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, according to data from the World Economic Forum.
Escalating Middle East Conflict and Its Global Geostrategic ... diplomatmagazine.eu Mar 17, 2026 1 fact
measurementBrent crude prices have increased by approximately $2.68 per barrel due to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.