oil price per barrel today
Definition
The current market quotation for one barrel (approximately 159 liters or 42 US gallons) of crude oil, typically referencing major benchmarks like West Texas Intermediate (WTI) or Brent crude, expressed in US dollars.
As of April 09, 2026, WTI crude oil is trading around $96.50 to $96.93 per barrel, while Brent crude hovers near $96.70.
Examples
With the oil price per barrel today soaring to $97, I finally switched to a skateboard for my commute—eco-friendly and zero gas money!
Grandpa checked the oil price per barrel today and sighed, 'Back in my day, it cost a nickel and came with a free dinosaur.'
My stockbroker's mood swings harder than the oil price per barrel today—up $2 in the morning, down $1.50 by lunch.
Forget crypto volatility; just watch the oil price per barrel today to feel like you're on a geopolitical rollercoaster.