CoinMeta data: As of 2:40 p.m. on September 29, 2026 (Eastern Time), the trading price of Brent crude oil was $100.19 per barrel, which is $2.56 lower than the report from yesterday and about $32.86 higher than a year ago. Fluctuations in oil prices are influenced by supply and demand, and potential economic recessions or war risks could rapidly change the trend of oil prices. The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve provides backup crude oil in emergency situations to protect energy security. Changes in oil prices also affect natural gas prices, as there is a close connection between the two.