Front Month ICE Brent Crude Rose 2.65% to Settle at $90.87 — Data Talk
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Front Month ICE Brent Crude for October delivery rose $2.35, or 2.65%, to settle at $90.87 per barrel. This marks the largest one-day dollar and percentage gain since August 10, 2026, with prices up for two consecutive sessions. The settlement is the highest since July 24, 2026, though still down 23.22% from its 2026 high of $118.35.
Front Month ICE Brent Crude for Oct. delivery gained $2.35 per barrel, or 2.65% to $90.87 today
--Largest one day dollar and percentage gain since Monday, Aug. 10, 2026
--Up for two consecutive sessions
--Up $3.80 or 4.36% over the last two sessions
--Largest two day dollar and percentage gain since Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026
--Up eight of the past nine sessions
--Highest settlement value since Friday, July 24, 2026
--Off 23.22% from its 52-week high of $118.35 hit Tuesday, March 31, 2026
--Up 54.23% from its 52-week low of $58.92 hit Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025
--Rose 36.44% from 52 weeks ago
--Off 23.22% from its 2026 settlement high of $118.35 hit Tuesday, March 31, 2026
--Up 51.55% from its 2026 settlement low of $59.96 hit Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026
--Off 37.79% from its record high of $146.08 hit Thursday, July 3, 2008
--Month-to-date it is up 0.83%
--Year-to-date it is up $30.02 or 49.33%
All prices are calculated based on the settlement price of the current front month contract.
Source: Dow Jones Market Data
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August 17, 2026 15:08 ET (19:08 GMT)
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