What is the current crude oil price (brent)?

The Crude Oil Price (Brent) is 81.62 as of July 13, 2026, sourced from EIA via FRED (DCOILBRENTEU).

Where does the brent oil data come from?

Data is pulled from EIA via FRED (DCOILBRENTEU) (https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/DCOILBRENTEU). CalcFi caches the latest reading and historical series on an daily cadence.

How often is the brent oil updated?

Update cadence: daily. The freshness pill at the top of the page shows the exact "as of" timestamp for the latest cached value.

What unit is the brent oil reported in?

Values are reported in usd_per_barrel. The chart and historical table use the same unit.

Can I download Brent Oil data?

Yes. The full historical series is available as JSON at https://calcfi.app/api/data/crude-oil-brent and as CSV at https://calcfi.app/api/data/crude-oil-brent/history.csv. Both are CC BY 4.0.

Is Crude Oil Price (Brent) data free to use?

Yes. CalcFi-distributed data is licensed CC BY 4.0 (attribution required). Upstream public-source data (FRED, BLS, Census) remains in its original license.

How accurate is the brent oil on this page?

Values mirror the upstream EIA via FRED (DCOILBRENTEU) feed at fetch time. Brief upstream revisions can cause small discrepancies between the live source and CalcFi's cache; the freshness pill flags stale data.

Which calculators use brent oil?

Use the Brent Oil alongside our calculators hub to model decisions sensitive to this rate.

Does this data replace financial advice?

No. Crude Oil Price (Brent) data is published for educational reference. It is not personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. For decisions with material consequences, consult a licensed professional.

Crude Oil Price (Brent) 2026 — 81.62 (Jul 13, 2026) | Free Data

Crude Oil Price (Brent)Live· 0m ago

$81.62

As of July 13, 2026−$16.67+$11.20

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Where today sits in history

At 81.62, the current brent oil sits in the 76th percentile of the last decade — near the high end of its 10-year range.

Month-over-month change: down 16.67.

About this data

Spot price per barrel of Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil pricing used in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Typically trades at a premium to WTI. Sourced from EIA via FRED.

Data sourced directly from EIA via FRED (DCOILBRENTEU). Updated daily. Published by CalcFi Editorial. See our methodology.

CalcFi publishes publicly available government economic data. We do not provide financial advice. Consult a licensed advisor before making financial decisions.

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