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As of August 17, 2026, oil is priced at $91.53 per barrel (Brent), an increase of 86 cents from yesterday and approximately $25.65 over the past year. The article explains factors influencing oil prices, their impact on gas pump prices, the role of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and the historical volatility of oil markets.
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