
As of 9 a.m. Eastern Time on April 6, 2026, oil sold for $111.25 per barrel (using Brent as the benchmark, which we’ll get into momentarily). That’s $2.78 lower than yesterday—but approximately a $47.50 rise over the past year.

As of 9 a.m. Eastern Time on April 6, 2026, oil sold for $111.25 per barrel (using Brent as the benchmark, which we’ll get into momentarily). That’s $2.78 lower than yesterday—but approximately a $47.50 rise over the past year.