Brent crude oil prices remained above $100 per barrel on March 13, 2026.
The global oil market saw mixed movements on March 13, 2026, with Brent crude holding steady at $100 per barrel, while WTI crude and gasoline prices declined slightly.
On March 13, 2026, the global energy market saw a clear divergence among key commodities. Notably, Brent crude continued its slight upward trend, holding above $100 per barrel, while WTI crude and refined gasoline experienced downward adjustments compared to the previous trading session.
| Item | Unit | Today's price | Compared to yesterday (%) | Compared to last week (%) | Compared to the previous year (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent crude oil | USD/barrel | 100.53 | +0.05 | +8.25 | +64.89 |
| WTI oil | USD/barrel | 95.65 | -0.12 | +5.09 | +66.36 |
| Gasoline | USD/gallon | 2.94 | -0.65 | +7.11 | +71.95 |
| Gas | USD/MMBtu | 3.24 | +0.18 | +1.53 | -12.24 |
Analysis of fluctuations in energy prices.
Specifically, Brent crude oil reached $100.53 per barrel, a slight increase of 0.05% compared to March 12th. Compared to the same period last year, this commodity has recorded strong growth of 64.89%. Conversely, WTI crude oil recorded a decrease of 0.12%, currently trading around $95.65 per barrel. Despite the short-term decline, over the past month, WTI crude oil prices are still 53.25% higher.
Refined gasoline saw the deepest price adjustment today, falling 0.65% to $2.94 per gallon. However, in the long term, gasoline prices remain very high, up 71.95% year-on-year in 2025. This indicates that energy cost pressure remains significant for global consumers.
The natural gas market saw a slight recovery of 0.18%, reaching $3.24/MMBtu. It was the only commodity in the monitored category to record a year-over-year price decline of -12.24%, reflecting differences in supply cycles compared to other liquid fuels. Overall, despite intraday corrections, the energy market remains significantly above recent historical highs.
