Current price of oil as of October 12, 2026

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What happened

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items.

Key facts

  • Reported by Fortune and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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  1. Why some have no choice but to pay costly oil prices

  2. Current price of oil as of October 12, 2026

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