{"id":120286,"date":"2026-05-15T08:33:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T12:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=120286"},"modified":"2026-05-15T08:33:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T12:33:43","slug":"energy-price-today-may-15-crude-oil-jumps-81-49-ytd-as-brent-climbs-near-108","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/energy-price-today-may-15-crude-oil-jumps-81-49-ytd-as-brent-climbs-near-108\/120286\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy price today, May 15: Crude Oil jumps 81.49% YTD as Brent climbs near $108"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Global energy prices moved sharply higher this week as crude oil, natural gas, and fuel markets recorded strong gains across monthly and yearly charts. Crude Oil crossed $104 per barrel while Brent traded above $108, showing how tight supply and strong demand continue to push the energy sector higher.<\/p>\n

Several fuel markets also posted major yearly gains. Gasoline prices are now up more than 113% year to date, while Heating Oil has surged 88.60% since the start of the year. European gas markets also remained under pressure with TTF Gas and UK Gas recording double digit weekly and monthly jumps.<\/p>\n

Crude Oil price rallies 81.49% YTD as Brent crosses $108<\/h2>\n

Crude Oil traded at $104.20 per barrel after gaining 3% in a single day. Weekly gains stood at 9.21%, while monthly growth reached 10.05%. The commodity has now surged 81.49% since the start of the year and is up 68.16% compared to last year.<\/p>\n

Brent crude also remained strong at $108.15 per barrel. The benchmark rose 2.30% on the day and climbed 77.66% year to date. On a yearly basis, Brent prices are now 65.27% higher.<\/p>\n

Urals Oil traded at $96.72 per barrel. Despite a slight daily drop of 0.81%, the commodity still showed a massive 91.75% year to date rise. However, monthly performance remained weak with a 16.91% decline.<\/p>\n

The sharp rise in crude prices continues to impact transport and manufacturing costs globally. Investors are closely watching supply conditions and geopolitical tensions as oil markets remain volatile.<\/p>\n

Natural Gas and TTF Gas prices surge across Europe<\/h2>\n

Natural Gas prices climbed to $2.95 per MMBtu after gaining 2.20% during the session. Weekly growth reached 7.09%, while monthly gains stood at 11.55%. Despite the recent rise, Natural Gas is still down 19.90% year to date and 11.44% compared to last year.<\/p>\n

European gas markets showed much stronger momentum. TTF Gas rose 3.32% in one day to reach EUR 49.24 per MWh. Weekly gains stood at 11.42%, while monthly growth hit 15.94%. The benchmark has now surged 74.65% year to date.<\/p>\n

UK Gas prices also moved sharply higher. Prices climbed 3.74% daily and jumped 63.90% since the beginning of the year. Yearly gains now stand at 44.88%.<\/p>\n

German Gas traded at EUR 48.20 per MWh and recorded a 60.65% year to date increase. The strong rise in European gas prices highlights ongoing pressure on energy supply chains across the region.<\/p>\n

Gasoline jumps 113.14% YTD while Heating Oil nears 89% gain<\/h2>\n

Gasoline prices reached $3.64 per gallon after gaining 1.13% during the day. Monthly gains stood at 15.26%, while year to date growth surged to 113.14%. Compared to last year, Gasoline prices are now 70.50% higher.<\/p>\n

Heating Oil traded near $4 per gallon after rising 2.35% on the day. The commodity has gained 88.60% since the start of the year and 87.02% over the past 12 months.<\/p>\n

Coal prices moved in the opposite direction. Coal traded at $130.40 per ton after falling 0.57% daily and 2.50% monthly. Still, Coal remains up 21.30% year to date.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere in the energy market, LNG JKM traded at $17.07 per MMBtu and showed a strong 77.67% yearly gain. Uranium prices stood at $86.15 per pound with yearly growth of 20.32%, while Methanol prices in China were up 39.73% year to date.<\/p>\n

The latest data shows energy markets remain highly active as investors continue tracking inflation pressures, industrial demand, and global supply risks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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