Current price of oil as of August 19, 2026
When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.
On August 19, 2026, oil prices were recorded at $93.60 per barrel, according to the benchmark known as Brent. This price represented an increase of $1.18 from the previous day's opening and a significant rise of $27.41 compared to the same time last year. The price of oil yesterday was $92.42, up 1.27% from the prior session, while the price a month ago stood at $88.54, marking a 5.71% gain. Looking back a year, the price had risen by 41.41% from $66.19, indicating a volatile and upward trend over the past year.
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