Brent Oil Drops Below $99 Amid Market Shifts
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Brent crude oil prices fell to $98.06 per barrel on May 27, continuing a downward trend from below $95 on May 25. This decline affects global energy markets and economies reliant on oil revenues or imports, influencing inflation and trade balances. The pace and extent of further price drops remain uncertain amid fluctuating demand and supply factors.
Reported Facts
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- •Brent crude oil price reached $98.06 per barrel on May 27.
- •On May 25, Brent oil prices fell below $95 per barrel, the lowest since April.
- •The price drop below $99 on May 24 marked the first time in two weeks.
- •The decline in Brent prices has been ongoing throughout late May 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If global oil demand weakens further due to economic slowdown Brent prices could fall below $90, negatively impacting oil-exporting countries' revenues and increasing pressure on their budgets.
Market Exposure
CommodityBrent CrudeDownward Pressure
Continued price declines reduce Brent crude value as supply and demand imbalances persist.
This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.
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