Brent crude oil prices are nearing $110, while global gasoline prices rose by more than 1.6% on March 20, 2026.
The global energy market on March 20th saw growth in most commodities, with Brent crude reaching $109.98 per barrel and gasoline prices rising sharply by 1.66%.
On March 20, 2026, international energy prices saw positive fluctuations in the crude oil and liquid fuels sectors. Brent crude oil prices approached $110 per barrel, while gasoline prices experienced the strongest growth compared to the previous session.
Details of fluctuations in energy prices.
Specifically, Brent crude closed at $109.98 per barrel, up 1.16% from yesterday. Compared to the same period last month, this commodity has increased by more than 54% and by as much as 81% compared to a year ago. In addition, WTI crude also recorded a slight increase of 0.13%, trading at $95.75 per barrel.
Most notably, gasoline prices rose 1.66% in 24 hours, reaching $3.18 per gallon. Meanwhile, natural gas was the only commodity to buck the general trend, falling slightly by 0.33% to $3.15 per MMBtu.
World oil and gas price list as of March 20, 2026
| Item | Unit | Current price | Compared to yesterday (%) | Compared to 1 month ago (%) | Compared to 1 year ago (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTI oil | USD/barrel | 95.75 | +0.13 | +44.46 | +66.82 |
| Brent crude oil | USD/barrel | 109.98 | +1.16 | +54.06 | +81.00 |
| Gasoline | USD/gallon | 3.18 | +1.66 | +41.91 | +86.37 |
| Gas | USD/MMBtu | 3.15 | -0.33 | +8.00 | -14.42 |
Market trend analysis
Overall, the upward trend in oil prices continues to dominate the global energy market. Compared to the same period in 2025, most key commodities such as Brent crude and gasoline have increased by over 80%. Conversely, natural gas, despite a slight recovery compared to the previous week and month, remains 14.42% lower than the same period last year.
Furthermore, the 2.96% drop in WTI oil compared to last week indicates that short-term correction pressure persists, interspersed between strong price increases. Investors and transportation businesses are closely monitoring these fluctuations to adjust their business plans accordingly to rising energy input costs.
