What is the difference between WTI and Brent crude?
WTI is the main U.S. oil benchmark. Brent is the main international benchmark and is widely used to price crude exported into Europe, Africa and parts of Asia.
WTI Crude Oil
USOIL · NYMEX
West Texas Intermediate
Brent Crude Oil
UKOIL · ICE
North Sea Brent Blend
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