{
  "id": 10962640,
  "title": "Current price of oil as of Sept. 30, 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/current-price-of-oil-as-of-sept-30-2026",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-30T13:45:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fortune",
    "slug": "fortune",
    "url": "https://fortune.com/article/price-of-oil-09-30-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As of September 30, 2026, the price of oil stands at $102.56 per barrel, according to the benchmark known as Brent crude oil. This represents a $2.37 increase from yesterday's figure and a significant $35.87 rise since the same time last year. Brent crude oil is widely regarded as the primary global oil benchmark, accurately reflecting the performance of oil traded worldwide. It's the most reliable way to monitor historical trends in oil prices.",
  "summary": "When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}