Crude oil prices on December 18, 2023 – Price per barrel

Oil prices are key indicators for the global economy and financial markets. The price of oil affects many sectors, from the automotive industry to energy, agriculture and transportation.

Comparing crude oil prices between 15 and 18 December, we note:

• WTI crude oil price increase from 71,78$ to 72,82$
• Brent oil price rise from 76,76$ to 78,11$
• OPEC basket price increase from 78,03$ to 78,47$

The following is an overview of key oil price data as of 18 December 2023, based on the following benchmarks:

Oil price per barrel in dollars