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Current price of oil as of October 5, 2026

Fortune4 min read

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

As of 7 a.m. Eastern Time today, oil sold for $105.81 per barrel (using Brent as the benchmark, which we’ll get into momentarily). That’s $2.44 higher than yesterday morning and approximately a $40 rise over the past year. Will oil prices go up? It’s impossible to predict the future of oil prices. Several factors determine the movement of oil, but it ultimately boils down to supply and demand. Again, when threats of economic downturn, war, etc. are high, the oil trajectory can turn rapidly. When…

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