Energy Markets
Commodity Prices
Daily benchmark pricing for crude oil and natural gas — the commodities that drive domestic energy production.
Current prices
WTI Crude Oil
$/bbl
As of May 1, 2026
Brent Crude Oil
$/bbl
As of May 1, 2026
Natural Gas
$/MMBtu
As of May 1, 2026
Pricing data reflects NYMEX and ICE futures contract values. Prices are updated throughout the trading day and cached for 5 minutes.
Understanding energy benchmarks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is the primary benchmark for crude oil produced in the United States. Priced at the Cushing, Oklahoma delivery point, WTI directly influences the revenue generated by domestic oil production — including the wells operated by Flowtex Energy across Texas.
Brent Crude serves as the international benchmark, reflecting global supply and demand dynamics. The spread between WTI and Brent provides insight into domestic market conditions relative to the global market.
Henry Hub Natural Gas is the U.S. benchmark for natural gas pricing, named after the Louisiana pipeline hub where it is settled. Many producing wells yield both oil and natural gas, making this price relevant to overall production revenue.