barrel
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Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures were 1.2% higher at $94.86 a barrel and front-month Brent crude oil futures were 1.0% higher at $96.98 a barrel, ICE data showed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Oil prices climbed for a second session, with Brent crude, the global gauge, adding 1.1% to $96 a barrel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Brent crude futures External link, the international standard, were up 6.2% at $96.77 a barrel.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The event features barrel racing, where horses run around a path with sharp turns marked by barrels.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
He pointed to a rusty half of an oil barrel that somebody must’ve been using for a barbecue.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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