WTI Crude
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WTI (West Texas Intermediate) is the US benchmark for light, sweet crude oil, priced for delivery at Cushing, Oklahoma and traded as the NYMEX CL futures contract. It is one of the two most-watched global oil benchmarks alongside Brent; the Brent–WTI spread reflects transport, quality and regional supply differences.
WTI Crude Performance and Range
Daily closes through Oct 19, 2026| Measure | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | 97.70 USD / bbl | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Change, 1 week (5 trading days) | +4.2% | |
| Change, 1 month (21 days) | −2.6% | |
| Change, 3 months (63 days) | +15.1% | |
| Change, 6 months (126 days) | +9.0% | |
| Change, Year to date | +70.1% | |
| Change, 1 year | +69.9% | |
| 52-week low | 55.27 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 52-week high | 112.95 | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Position in 52-week range | 74% | 0% = at the low, 100% = at the high; the last close was above 86% of the past 252 closes |
| 50-day moving average | 91.37 | price is +6.9% vs this average |
| 200-day moving average | 84.39 | price is +15.8% vs this average |
Front-month futures settlements from this site's cached two-year daily history; the live quote at the top moves during the session and this table does not. Descriptive statistics, not a forecast. Charts for every market: oil price charts.
WTI Crude by Month, Last 12 Months
| Month | Average | High | Low | Month-end close | Close vs prior month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 TO DATE | 93.42 | 101.41 | 88.28 | 97.70 | +8.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 95.69 | 105.83 | 89.38 | 90.42 | +5.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 82.45 | 87.83 | 75.22 | 85.76 | +1.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 79.22 | 92.19 | 68.55 | 84.67 | +21.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 81.79 | 96.02 | 69.23 | 69.50 | −20.4% |
| May 2026 | 98.51 | 108.66 | 87.36 | 87.36 | −16.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 98.06 | 112.95 | 83.85 | 105.07 | +3.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 91.00 | 102.88 | 71.23 | 101.38 | +51.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.52 | 67.02 | 62.14 | 67.02 | +2.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.26 | 65.42 | 55.99 | 65.21 | +13.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 57.87 | 60.08 | 55.27 | 57.42 | −1.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.48 | 61.05 | 57.95 | 58.55 | — |
Calendar-month statistics of daily settlements; the current month is partial. Seasonal averages going back to 2000 are on the prices page.
WTI Crude Annual Averages, Last Seven Years
| Year | Average | High | Low | Year-end close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD | 84.39 | 112.95 | 55.99 | 97.70 |
| 2025 | 64.74 | 80.04 | 55.27 | 57.42 |
| 2024 | 75.76 | 86.91 | 65.75 | 71.72 |
| 2023 | 77.60 | 93.68 | 66.74 | 71.65 |
| 2022 | 94.33 | 123.70 | 71.02 | 80.26 |
| 2021 | 68.11 | 84.65 | 47.62 | 75.21 |
| 2020 | 39.34 | 63.27 | -37.63 | 48.52 |
Averages of daily front-month settlements, USD / bbl. Every year since the series began, with decade tables, the biggest moves and real-dollar rankings: WTI Crude price history.
The Other Energy Markets Today
| Market | Last close | 1 month | Year to date | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTI crude | 97.70 | −2.6% | +70.1% | +69.9% |
| Brent crude | 108.19 | +4.2% | +77.8% | +77.3% |
| Natural gas | 3.077 | +5.7% | −16.5% | −9.4% |
| RBOB gasoline | 3.126 | −11.4% | +83.3% | +70.8% |
| Heating oil / ULSD | 4.710 | −6.9% | +122.1% | +114.9% |
Same daily-close basis for every row. Weekly signals combining prices, inventories and rigs: market pulse.
WTI Crude FAQ
What is the WTI Crude price today?
As of the 2026-10-19 close, WTI Crude traded at 97.70 USD / bbl. The chart above overlays the live intraday quote during market hours.
What is the 52-week range for WTI Crude?
Over the last 52 weeks, WTI Crude has traded between a low of 55.27 and a high of 112.95 USD / bbl (daily closing prices).
How has WTI Crude performed this year?
WTI Crude is up 70.4% year-to-date in 2026, moving from 57.32 at the start of the year to 97.70 USD / bbl as of 2026-10-19.
Is WTI Crude above its 200-day moving average?
At the 2026-10-19 close WTI Crude was 97.70, which is above its 200-day average of 84.39 and above its 50-day average of 91.37. Moving averages summarise the trend; they are not a forecast.
What is WTI Crude?
WTI (West Texas Intermediate) is the US benchmark for light, sweet crude oil, priced for delivery at Cushing, Oklahoma and traded as the NYMEX CL futures contract. It is one of the two most-watched global oil benchmarks alongside Brent; the Brent–WTI spread reflects transport, quality and regional supply differences.
What is the difference between WTI and Brent?
WTI is a landlocked US crude priced at Cushing, Oklahoma, while Brent is a waterborne North Sea benchmark that prices most internationally traded cargoes. Brent usually trades at a premium of a few dollars per barrel, reflecting transport costs and regional supply-demand differences. Both are light, sweet crudes.
What moves the WTI price?
The biggest drivers are OPEC+ production decisions, US shale output and rig activity, weekly EIA inventory reports (especially crude stocks at Cushing), the strength of the US dollar, and geopolitical supply risks. A larger-than-expected inventory build is typically bearish; a draw is bullish.