WTI crude
The US benchmark. The Brent–WTI spread is a quick read on whether a move is global or regional.
Last close: 2026-09-11
Traded commodity
102.37
USD / barrel
- 1 day
- +6.58%
- 1 month
- +23.04%
- 1 year
- +60.78%
52-week range 55.27 – 112.95 · last close 2026-09-11
Our analysis of wti crude
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Headlines reviewed 2026-09-11.