The average price of WTI crude oil was $57 per barrel in 2019 compared to $64 in 2018. On 20 April 2020, WTI Crude futures contracts dropped below $0 for the first time in history, and the following day Brent Crude fell below $20 per barrel.

How much does 1000 barrels of oil cost?

WTI Oil Prices In US Dollar

WTI OilUS DollarWTI Oil
25 Barrel1656.5 USD0.3773 Barrel
50 Barrel3313 USD0.7546 Barrel
100 Barrel6626 USD1.50921 Barrel
1000 Barrel66260 USD15.09206 Barrel

How much does a barrel of oil cost?

A world oil price in the range of $55 to $60 per barrel is less than the cost of Russian Arctic oil production, European and Brazilian biofuel production, US and Canadian shale and tight oil production, and Brazilian presalt oil production.

What is oil price forecast?

The EIA forecast that Brent crude oil prices will average $68/b in the third quarter of 2021 and $60/b in 2022. Prices are increasing due to higher demand as more people are vaccinated against COVID-19. OPEC is beginning to increase production after limiting it due to decreased demand for oil during the pandemic.

What is the price of crude oil per barrel?

According to a January 2020 EIA report, the average price of Brent crude oil in 2019 was $64 per barrel compared to $71 per barrel in 2018. The average price of WTI crude oil was $57 per barrel in 2019 compared to $64 in 2018.

What is the ticker symbol for crude oil?

Quick Summary. The ticker symbol will be for the crude oil futures market, and is specific to the month and year. CL is the symbol for crude oil, followed by the month, beginning at F for January, followed by two digits for the year, followed by .NYM for New York Mercantile Exchange .