barrel

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Oil prices remained high on Thursday, with U.S.-traded West Texas Intermediate crude for May climbing back above $100 a barrel.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

As an example, a $2 million fee on a fully loaded, very large crude carrier would add only $1 per barrel of oil shipped, or about 1% of the cost.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Analysts forecast Brent crude to fall to $80 a barrel in the fourth quarter, but this depends on Strait of Hormuz traffic recovery.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

U.S. stock futures moved lower as equities fell in Asia and Europe, though front-month Brent crude oil held below $100 a barrel after rising in early European trade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“Use the juniper sparingly,” he said after peeking in my kindling barrel.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson