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Global crude oil prices remain below $100 a barrel on international markets, keeping prices below the critical threshold for the global economy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026

Before the conflict, Brent was about $70 a barrel, but the fighting saw it peak at above $120.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

Front-month WTI crude oil futures are 0.5% higher at $91.79 per barrel.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

When the peace talks collapsed, the price climbed back up again to above $100 a barrel, but are now around $94.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

It was small, but not nearly as small as a herring barrel, and much sweeter smelling, too.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

Middle East tensions have choked the production and transportation of millions of barrels of oil, causing a surge in the price of car and jet fuels, which are made from oil.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

Energy executives said recently that roughly 5 million barrels of the world’s refining capacity was offline.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

Commercial crude oil stocks were down by 4.5 million barrels last week.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

The country aims to raise production to about three million barrels per day by 2030 and is relying on better security and reforms to attract new investment.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

It is one long room running almost the length of the ship, though one can hardly walk for the barrels and crates that are taking up most of the room.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

The host country opened two 180-second windows for fans to fuel up, and they’ve barreled right through them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

Eastern time Sunday as a winter storm barreled across the Midwest.

From Barron's ● Mar. 15, 2026

On one run in the third quarter, Hernando barreled to the ground after a 10-yard gain — writhing in pain , forcing an injury timeout.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 29, 2025

She was cut off when a giant inflatable baby barreled into them.

From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2025

His heart rattled against his ribs as he ripped open the door to the old closet and barreled up its narrow steps, on edge.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

Police are investigating a dramatic crash Tuesday where an SUV drove onto the sidewalk and barrelled into a vendor in downtown Los Angeles’ flower district, injuring six people.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026

The American had the crowd on his side but Zverev's serve was unrelenting and he barrelled into a 5-1 lead in the third set.

From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 2026

Will Smith barrelled up a splitter Gausman left just high enough to trade places with Edman on an RBI double to left.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2025

This was followed by another national power cut last month, when Hurricane Rafael barrelled its way across the island, worsening an already-acute electricity crisis.

From BBC ● Dec. 8, 2024

As the dog-headed men barrelled forward, Nico raised his sword.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

You don’t need to be rich to burn the road behind you to the point of no return, just confident enough to keep barreling forward.

From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026

Four days later, he sent Argentina barreling toward defeat in the World Cup final against Spain by being ejected moments before extra time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

As a highway patrol officer hit the lights and sirens, and repeatedly said “Stop, Waymo,” over a speaker, the AV kept barreling forward toward the construction vehicles and workers, Slade said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

Because everyone also knows Antetokounmpo is at his best when he’s barreling toward the rim with the ball in his hands — during which time Doncic is going to be doing what?

From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026

I saw it coming already, like a barreling wave with a mighty undertow.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

And so, on we go, barrelling toward the next general election, which must take place by 2029 but will likely be sooner.

From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026

It’s not enough to come barrelling into a conversation with a long-winded explanation of your personal dogma; you must also confidently push the value of those ideas, too.

From Salon ● Apr. 29, 2026

Their line-out was a bit of a mess, their handling was suspect at times, but they kept barrelling on.

From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2024

Some 80 surfers could work different waves simultaneously: barrelling waves, big waves, kid-friendly waves, Knieriem said.

From Washington Times ● May 29, 2023

Florent, Frankie, and Barbara came barrelling in, but Joseph stopped them, too.

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick