Current price of oil as of August 6, 2026
6, oil had reached $83.64 per barrel, measured using the Brent benchmark. That’s 8 cents less than it cost yesterday morning and about $16.10 above its price a year earlier.
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6, oil had reached $83.64 per barrel, measured using the Brent benchmark. That’s 8 cents less than it cost yesterday morning and about $16.10 above its price a year earlier. Check Out Our Daily Rates Reports Discover the highest high-yield savings rates, up to 4.50% for August 7, 2026. Discover the highest CD rates, up to 4.50% for August 7, 2026.
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- 6, oil had reached $83.64 per barrel, measured using the Brent benchmark. That’s 8 cents less than it cost yesterday morning and about $16.10 above its price a year earlier.
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