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Current price of oil as of August 13, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

Current price of oil as of August 13, 2026

As of August 13, 2026, the price of oil reached $90.28 per barrel according to the Brent benchmark. This represents a decrease of $1.32 compared to the previous morning and a rise of $24 from the same time last year. The price per barrel today is +1.44% compared to yesterday and +14.39% compared to a month ago. The price per barrel was +38.53% compared to a year ago.

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