Brent crude surges 18.7 percent in September as volatility triples.
In September 2026, crude oil prices surged sharply and became highly volatile, with Brent rising 18.7% to close at $113.96 and WTI gaining 5.1% to $96.16. This marked a dramatic break from the prior year’s range-bound trading, as Brent’s monthly average reached a 12-month high of $114.24 and volatility more than tripled compared to August.
