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WTI crude oil price today (light sweet crude)
Live WTI crude oil price, with the official daily spot history, a 12-month chart and market analysis.
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Live WTI crude oil price
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Daily spot
Official daily spot assessment (EIA)
The WTI (West Texas Intermediate) spot price at Cushing was $107.89 per barrel on 20 October 2026, according to the latest daily assessment published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). That is 1.93% lower than on the previous trading day. Since the start of the year the price has risen 88.42%.
- Latest spot price$107.89$/bbl ·
- Day change−1.93%−$2.12
- Week+13.10%5 trading days
- Year to date+88.42%since 31 December
- 52-week range$55.44 – $114.58daily spot low and high
- 30-day average$98.19$/bbl
- Brent–WTI spread$7.33per barrel, same day
WTI crude oil: past 12 months
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About the WTI crude oil price
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is the US benchmark for light sweet crude oil. Its price is set at Cushing, Oklahoma, the delivery point of the NYMEX light sweet crude oil futures contract, which is often simply called “light crude”.
WTI usually trades below Brent because US crude has to be moved to the coast and shipped to reach most export markets. The Brent–WTI spread is therefore a key indicator of the economics of US crude exports.
| Date | Price | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| $107.89 | −$2.12 | −1.93% | |
| $110.01 | $1.80 | +1.66% | |
| $108.21 | $3.50 | +3.34% | |
| $104.71 | $8.37 | +8.69% | |
| $96.34 | $0.95 | +1.00% | |
| $95.39 | $0.40 | +0.42% | |
| $94.99 | −$3.74 | −3.79% | |
| $98.73 | $0.47 | +0.48% | |
| $98.26 | $3.24 | +3.41% | |
| $95.02 | −$1.22 | −1.27% | |
| $96.24 | $0.11 | +0.11% | |
| $96.13 | −$1.76 | −1.80% | |
| $97.89 | −$1.88 | −1.88% | |
| $99.77 | $2.59 | +2.67% | |
| $97.18 | $1.02 | +1.06% | |
| $96.16 | −$3.21 | −3.23% | |
| $99.37 | $14.14 | +16.59% | |
| $85.23 | −$10.65 | −11.11% | |
| $95.88 | $2.50 | +2.68% | |
| $93.38 | −$3.03 | −3.14% | |
| $96.41 | −$0.56 | −0.58% | |
| $96.97 | −$4.47 | −4.41% | |
| $101.44 | −$1.77 | −1.71% | |
| $103.21 | −$0.41 | −0.40% | |
| $103.62 | −$3.40 | −3.18% | |
| $107.02 | $4.60 | +4.49% | |
| $102.42 | $1.15 | +1.14% | |
| $101.27 | −$2.30 | −2.22% | |
| $103.57 | $6.31 | +6.49% | |
| $97.26 | $3.05 | +3.24% |
Daily spot assessments by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), published with a delay of a few working days. Indicative only and not an offer to buy or sell. All prices · Methodology
News
What is moving the market
Stories from our daily brief on this market.
- UK mulls scrapping largest untapped oilfield as Brent tops $100
- China pushes domestic production as Iranian supply dries up
- Oil retreats from six-month high as officials convene in Tehran
- IEA's Birol: energy prices unlikely to return to pre-war levels in 2027
- Saudi crude output rises 12.2% to 8 million b/d in September
- Indian refiners turn to Gulf crude; BPCL to cut Russian purchases
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FAQ
Questions about this price
What is the WTI crude oil price today?
The live price at the top of this page updates continuously during market hours. The latest official daily spot assessment from the EIA was $107.89 per barrel on 20 October 2026.
What was the highest WTI crude oil price in the past year?
In the 52 weeks to 20 October 2026, the highest daily spot price was $114.58 on 7 April 2026 and the lowest was $55.44 on 16 December 2025.
Why do websites show different prices for the same product?
They quote different things: futures contracts for different delivery months, physical spot assessments, or retail prices that include taxes and distribution. This page shows the official EIA daily spot assessment and, where available, a live futures-based indication.
Is there a forecast for next week?
Every Friday we publish a weekly outlook for Brent and WTI with the main drivers, the risks on both sides and a volatility-based range for the week ahead. It describes scenarios, not certainties, and is not investment advice.
How often is this page updated?
The live price updates continuously during market hours. The daily spot history is refreshed every morning from EIA data, which the EIA publishes with a delay of a few working days.
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