Since the shipping attacks, oil is +26.2% over three months (WTI $101.91 on 2026-10-14, Brent $126.55). Oil has been driven by the U.S.-Iran conflict and Iranian attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the route for about a fifth of the world's oil, and by strikes traded between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis, including on Saudi Aramco facilities and Red Sea shipping.
WTI crude, $/barrel (last 12 months), 2025-10-17 to 2026-10-14
Oil since the crisis began
Measure
Latest
1 week
1 month
1 year
52-week range
3 months
WTI ($/bbl)
101.91
+7.3%
-0.5%
+71.2%
55.44 – 114.58
+26.2%
Brent ($/bbl)
126.55
+0.4%
+4.4%
+100.9%
59.93 – 138.21
+52.3%
Tankers, producers and defense stocks
Over the past month COP led this group at +10.0%, while STNG lagged at -7.3%.
No insider at these companies bought shares on the open market in the last 90 days.
Stock
Close
5 days
1 month
Insider buys 90d
Insider sells 90d
FRO
$52.49
-6.4%
+3.6%
—
—
STNG
$81.45
-4.3%
-7.3%
—
$38.8M
DHT
$23.6
-4.2%
+3.4%
—
$11.8M
INSW
$109.99
-8.2%
-0.5%
—
$107.7M
XOM
$178.98
+5.9%
+9.6%
—
—
CVX
$224.99
+6.1%
+6.3%
—
$228.6M
COP
$146.51
+9.3%
+10.0%
—
$3.3M
OXY
$62.38
+3.8%
+5.2%
—
—
LMT
$552.09
+8.3%
+2.6%
—
$118K
RTX
$193.92
+4.3%
+0.2%
—
$6.9M
NOC
$519.86
+8.1%
-0.8%
—
$52K
GD
$344.23
+3.9%
-2.8%
—
$41.8M
Data: official daily and weekly series for prices, yields and rates, refreshed every day; stock moves from daily closes; insider trades from SEC Form 4. Live pages: FRO, STNG, DHT, INSW, XOM, CVX, COP, OXY, LMT, RTX.
What would change the picture
Brent crude moving above its 52-week high of $138.21 or back toward the low of $59.93; it is $126.55 now.
Shipping news from the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea: Brent reacts first. The Brent-WTI gap is $24.64; a narrowing gap would mean the shipping risk premium is easing.
Weekly U.S. crude inventories (Wednesdays): bigger-than-usual draws point to tighter supply.
The next Fed decision on 2026-10-28. Market odds: 85% hold, 1% cut, 14% hike.
These are the numbers and events to watch, not a forecast.
Brent crude today vs past years
When
Level then
Change to today
1 year ago (2025-10)
$63.00
+100.9%
3 years ago (2023-10)
$94.33
+34.2%
5 years ago (2021-10)
$83.86
+50.9%
10 years ago (2016-10)
$48.87
+159.0%
20 years ago (2006-10)
$58.97
+114.6%
Today's $126.55 is higher than 99% of all readings since 2001.
Brent crude: the last 10 years
Year
Average
High
Low
2026
$94.85
$138.21
$61.08
2025
$69.14
$83.48
$59.93
2024
$80.52
$93.12
$70.31
2023
$82.49
$97.10
$71.03
2022
$100.93
$133.18
$76.02
2021
$70.86
$85.76
$50.37
2020
$41.96
$70.25
$9.12
2019
$64.30
$74.94
$53.23
2018
$71.33
$86.07
$50.57
2017
$54.12
$66.80
$43.98
The highest reading since 2001 was $143.95 on 2008-07-03. The current year is partial.
Questions people also ask
What was the highest Brent crude in the past year?
Brent crude ranged from $59.93 to $138.21 over the past 12 months. The latest reading is $126.55 (2026-10-14).
How much has Brent crude changed in a year?
Brent crude is +100.9% from a year ago, +52.3% over three months and +4.4% over the past month.
How much oil goes through the Strait of Hormuz?
About a fifth of the world's oil passes through it, mostly from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the UAE, Kuwait and Iran. There are few alternative routes, so any threat there shows up quickly in Brent. Brent is $126.55 today (+52.3% in three months).
Which related stocks did best this month?
Of the 12 companies tracked on this page, COP did best over a month (+10.0%) and STNG worst (-7.3%). No insider at these companies bought shares on the open market in the last 90 days.
Dates to watch
Date
Event
Why it matters
Mon Oct 19, 2026
Weekly retail gasoline and diesel prices
The national averages used on this page.
Tue Oct 20, 2026
RTX earnings
Companies on this page report results.
Wed Oct 21, 2026
Weekly U.S. crude oil inventories
Supply and demand check; moves oil prices the same day.
Thu Oct 22, 2026
LMT earnings
Companies on this page report results.
Fri Oct 23, 2026
XOM earnings
Companies on this page report results.
Wed Oct 28, 2026
Federal Reserve rate decision
Market odds: 85% hold, 1% cut, 14% hike.
Wed Dec 9, 2026
Federal Reserve rate decision
Market odds: 21% hold, 2% cut, 77% hike.
Key terms on this page
Open-market trade
A purchase or sale on the exchange at the market price, paid with the insider's own money (code P or S on Form 4), as opposed to option exercises, grants or gifts.
52-week high / low
The highest and lowest daily closing price over the past year (about 252 trading days).
WTI
West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. benchmark crude oil, priced at Cushing, Oklahoma.
Brent
The international benchmark crude from the North Sea. It reflects seaborne oil, so it reacts more to shipping risk in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.
Federal funds rate
The overnight rate banks charge each other, which the Fed sets as a target range at its eight yearly meetings.
Where these numbers come from
Brent crude (daily spot, $/barrel): official public data series, latest reading 2026-10-14.
WTI crude (daily spot, $/barrel): official public data series, latest reading 2026-10-14.
Changes compare the latest reading with the closest reading 7, 30, 91 and 365 days earlier; the 52-week range uses every reading in the past year.
Related stocks: daily closing prices and open-market insider trades from SEC Form 4 (last 90 days).
Every number on this page is computed from the data when the page is refreshed (usually daily); nothing is typed in by hand. This is information, not investment advice.
In the news
2026-10-17 · ExxonMobil Is Up 49% in 2026 With Brent Near $110. Here’s What the Stock Could Be Worth When Oil Cools.
2026-10-15 · BOJ board member Koeda: attention focused on price upside risks from yen depreciation and robust global AI demand, plus Middle East situation impact.
2026-10-13 · IMF cites inflation risks from AI, Iran war contributing to slowing global growth.
2026-10-13 · According to the army, this is a slow and only partial restoration of the missile array at this time - Israel's N12 News.
2026-10-13 · US CENTCOM: Yesterday, US forces assisted Gulf partners in shipping more than 19 million barrels of crude oil through the strait.
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