Oil prices are typically quoted per barrel — this is the same for the Brent crude oil spot price. What Drives the Price of Oil? Crude oil is extracted from underground oil reserves. In Brent crude oil ...

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Increase in demand • OPEC • Conflict in oil producing countries • VAT rates • Distribution and delivery costs • Refining costs • Exchange rates • Weather • Crude oil prices. Use our price chart to see ...